South African Rand News Directory

The ZAR is exposed to a ‘Classic Problem’ at the start of 2016 argue analysts who see downside in 2016.

January 11,2016

The SA Rand had a rough year in 2015. The question now is are its fortunes set to change radically in the new year? We take a look at the fundamentals and technicals underpinning the currency's performance. 

January 7,2016

The rand exchange rate complex is witnessing notable declines as domestic economic risks rise sharply.

December 12,2015

The British pound has forced itself through a key resistance level against the SA rand, inviting further advances.

December 11,2015

A lowering of the credit-worthiness of the SA government bonds on Friday evening, increased fears the country’s sovereign debt could lose the touch-stone of investment grade and resulted in a strong sell-off in South African fixed income and further weakness in the rand.

December 8,2015

“If, as we believe, the start of the US tightening cycle passes by without significant disruption to EM FX, then the MXN and the ZAR are best placed to capitalise.” – HSBC Global Research

April 25,2016

A strengthening US dollar, decline in investor demand for South African debt and a potential Fitch downgrade should ensure the SA rand remains a laggard over coming months.

December 1,2015

The South African Rand has outperformed on global FX markets as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sought to arrest its decline.

November 22,2015