Rampant Rand Clings on to Best Performing Currency Against USD YTD

Rampant Rand Clings on to Best Performing Currency Against USD YTD https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/market_alert/2022/01/21/Rampant-Rand-Clings-on-to-Best-Performing-Currency-Against-USD-ZAR-YTD-WV-LiveEdu.html The rand has evaded risk aversion today after escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions. USD/ZAR trades at significant levels ahead of SARB and Fed interest rate decisions.

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