South African rand falls

South African rand falls as markets process Trump's tariff threat
South Africa's rand fell on Monday after comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend worried traders in the BRICS bloc of emerging economies and raised questions about what his second term might mean for trade relations.
South African Rand Weaker Ahead of Manufacturing PMI
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's rand weakened early on Monday, ahead of a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey for the domestic manufacturing sector. At 0620 GMT, the rand traded at 18.15 against the dollar, 0.64% softer than its previous close.
Donald Trump threatens South Africa and its BRICS partners with 100% tariffs
The US President-elect is threatening BRICS with gargantuan tariff hikes if they drop the dollar. Sanusha Naidu of the Institute for Global Dialogue dives into Trump's statement.
South Africa budget deficit at 46.08 bln rand in October
South Africa recorded a budget deficit of 46.08 billion rand ($2.55 billion) in October, compared with a deficit of 41.15 billion rand in the same month a year earlier, National Treasury data showed on Friday.
Trump’s tariff threat to BRICS nations may end up backfiring
Trump's pressure on countries to remain tied to a US-dollar-based financial system could backfire, with potential increased motivation for BRICS to create alternatives. While the dollar's dominance persists due to existing economic strengths,
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South African rand firms at start of data-packed week
South Africa's rand was steady on Monday, as investors started the week on a cautious note ahead of a slew of month-end ...
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