MARKET WRAP: Rand weaker as global risks persist
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04 October 2021 - 19:35
The rand weakened above R15 against the dollar on Monday, falling the most in a week amid risk-off sentiment as Wall Street opened lower.
The local unit weakened along with other emerging-market currencies as fears over inflationary pressures, expectations of tighter monetary policy and worries over Chinese property developer Evergrande continued to drive caution in the markets. ..
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