Rand races to its best week in over six months
Local currency supported by economy’s return to growth and prospects of US interest rate cut
09 March 2025 - 13:42
UPDATED 09 March 2025 - 23:05
The rand experienced its best week in more than six months, fuelled by positive domestic data and the potential for lower interest rates in the US.
Despite losing some ground on Friday, the local currency gained about 2.5% over the week, making it the best week since August...
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