The rand was firmer on Friday, in line with its emerging-market peers, as hopes over a potential Covid-19 vaccine and more stimulus lifted investor risk appetite, despite a rising number of infections.

The rand has maintained levels below R17/$ this week, having gained 0.5% since the start of trade on Monday...

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