USD/ZAR Outlook: SA Rand Gets Much Needed Boost From USD Sell-off

USD/ZAR Outlook: SA Rand Gets Much Needed Boost From USD Sell-off https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/market_alert/2022/01/13/USDZAR-Outlook-SA-Rand-Gets-Much-Needed-Boost-From-USD-Sell-off-RS.html The Rand has strengthened against the dollar, mainly due to the post CPI dollar sell-off as the over-crowded greenback recalibrates hawkish Fed bets

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USD/ZAR Outlook: SA Rand Gets Much Needed Boost From USD Sell-off

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