FX Market Insight
When a Stronger Rand Isn't the Whole Story
The Rand looks firm while costs climb. What is really holding it there, and why a strong Rand is not always safe.
Read the article →3 September 2026
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Hedge to Policy, Not a View
No one reliably out-thinks the Rand, not even the banks. Why importers and exporters hedge to a policy, not a view.
Read the article →1 September 2026
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When US Rates Rise but the Dollar Falls: What America's Debt Means for the ZAR
US interest rates are near two-decade highs, yet the Dollar is falling. Here is what is really driving it, and what it means for the ZAR.
Read the article →20 August 2026
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What Gold Is Really Telling You About the Rand
US rates, the Dollar and geopolitical risk are all shaping the Rand. Here is what Gold's rally is really telling you.
Read the article →18 August 2026
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What Actually Moves USD/ZAR
Seven forces move USD/ZAR, and which one is driving changes by the day. A practical guide for importers and exporters.
Read the article →4 August 2026