USD/ZAR Outlook: Rand Fades as SARB Keeps Rates Unchanged

Unsurprisingly, the SARB has maintained rates at 3.5%. USD/ZAR was unmoved by the announcement which shifts focus to dollar influences over the next two weeks.

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USD/ZAR Outlook: Rand Fades as SARB Keeps Rates Unchanged

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