Weekly Rand Review
Our weekly analysis of what moved the Rand — and where it may be heading next. Published every Monday since 2016.
📉 The Rand Just Had Its Best Week of 2026... and It Took a Ceasefire and a Tariff Pause to Get There
A ceasefire, a tariff pause, and the biggest Rand rally of the year. From R16.98 to R16.26 and back to R16.43 — 55 cents of Rand strength in four days, the strongest weekly performance of 2026.
The Rand Gained 57 Cents... Then Gave Half of It Back
A 57-cent swing from peak to trough. A 31-cent snap back. Oil at $111. NFP beat by 119K. And the Rand closed the week just 15 cents stronger...
Trump Paused the Bombs. The Rand Surged 58 Cents in Four Hours.
One Trump announcement. 58 cents. Four hours. Then the market took it all back...
♣ Monday’s 64-Cent Recovery Was the Easy Part… …What Came Next Wasn’t.
Two words changed everything on Monday… …“very soon.” That’s what the market heard from the White House — that the Iran conflict would end “very so...
CPI Gave. Powell Took. ...42 Cents in One Afternoon.
Best CPI in years. Worst PPI in months. Same day...
Iran Changes Everything… …210 Cents of Chaos in Five Days.
Last week ended with Operation Epic Fury… …this week opened inside it. If you read last week’s After the Bell section, you knew what was coming. Th...
Monday’s 64-Cent Recovery Was the Easy Part…
Trump promised peace. The Rand surged 64 cents. Then reality arrived Wednesday…
Iran Changes Everything…
Three shocks. Five days. A 70-cent Tuesday. And a Friday reversal that nobody saw coming.
The Rand Had a Good Week. …Until Friday Night.
South Africa’s best Budget in years. A 12-cent Rand rally. And then Friday evening changed everything.
Good Jobs. Cool Inflation. Hawkish Fed... And the Rand Weakened Anyway
SA unemployment hit a five-year low. Inflation cooled to 3.5%. So why did the Rand weaken all week?
A Tale of Two Data Bombs... And the Rand Dodged Both
NFP beat big at 130K. CPI came in soft. The Rand? It had its own ideas...
126 Cents of Chaos...
While the US slapped 30% tariffs on SA, China signed a landmark trade deal. The Rand swung a total of 126 cents trying to work out what it all means.
The Rand Hits Best Levels Since 2022...
It was a week of extraordinary moves — and even more extraordinary reversals.
Headlines Screamed Crisis...
The headlines screamed 'crisis' but the charts whispered 'relax.'
Global Markets Hit Record Highs...
It was a week of records — and a reminder that markets often have a mind of their own.
Rand Hits 40 Month Best... as Maduro is Captured by US
A warm welcome to our first, and belated, Rand Review for 2026...
Gold's Record Run Lifts Rand to R16.31...
Gold at record highs. Fuel prices cut. The Rand at R16.31. So why did it close at R16.47?
📉Rand's Best Year Since 2009... ...And Still Gaining
It was a week of milestones and whipsaws... ...with the Rand pushing through R16.70/$ for the first time in over three years, while markets digeste...
Rand Gains Amid Inflation Low and Fed Cut...
SA inflation expectations hit a record low. The Fed cut rates. And the Rand quietly gained for a second straight week.
💪 Rand Rallies 24c... ...as Markets Shrug Off Trump Drama
Another week, another dose of political drama from across the Atlantic. But here's the thing: While Trump was busy banning South Africa from next y...
17 Cents Stronger... While the Fed Flies Blind
US labor data is a mess. The Fed's flying blind. And the Rand? It doesn't care — strongest in almost 3 years.
Trump Bans SA from G20... The Rand Barely Flinched
While Trump was busy banning South Africa from next year's G20, the Rand quietly strengthened 24 cents.
Rand Breaks Below R17/$ Amid Global Sell-off
Another week down, and what a week it was for the markets on many fronts.... ...with the Rand itself being among the players as it pushed below R17...
Rand Recovers after Trump's Shot Across the Bows
Welcome to this week's Rand Review - and apologies for the break in these coming, but we had a few things happening behind the scenes, which we wil...
Rand Holds R17... While Markets Melt Down
SA inflation target hit. US CPI triggers market carnage. And the Rand somehow survives the week.
The Tide Finally Turns for the Rand...and You?
Welcome to this week's latest Rand Review... ...and it was certainly a pivotal week. Because something shifted, almost unawares. It is like watchin...
Hidden Riptides Beneath Calm Rand Waters...
Welcome to our latest Weekly Rand Review...I would like to know what you think of it! Ever been to the beach on a day when the sea looks so invitin...
The Rand Crumbles Despite US Dollar Weakening (We Predicted Both)
Welcome to our latest Weekly Rand Review... ...and another humdinger of a week, with the Rand reversing fortunes and weakening amid increased globa...
The Rand Defies Gravity...While Trump Drops Tariff Bombs (and Elon)
Welcome to our latest Weekly Rand Review... What a week it's been! The Rand actually strengthened against the Dollar by a solid 0.97%...despite Tru...
The Rand Rallies Further... ...But Then SARB Pulls The Plug
The Rand Rallies Further... ...But Then SARB Pulls The Plug
Rand Shrugs Off Moody’s & Oval Office Drama…as Bitcoin Rockets Past $110k
Eish, it seems the Rand is wearing some suit of armour the past couple of weeks. While Moody’s slaps America’s credit and banks, Trump roasts Ramap...
Rand Holds Its Own...Amid Policy Twists and Global Shifts
Another week, another round of ‘what now?’ for the Rand... ...from Monday’s surprise policy backflip to Friday’s quiet finish, the ZAR managed to h...
Lekker Rally! Rand Roars to Hit One‑Month Best…
It was a week of budget brinkmanship at home, mixed growth signals from the US, and fleeting safe‑haven flows abroad, intermingled with a few scatt...
ZAR’s Wild Ride: Pain, Panic and a Punchy Comeback!
Apologies for the late issue, but we had some more urgent things afoot to attend to...but this is one that needs some taking about... Wow - we thou...
Tariff Turmoil and Political Storms Crush Rand...
Eish! What a week! The South African Rand faced a whirlwind of challenges, with global trade tensions escalating sharply due to new U.S. tariffs......
Gold Hits New Highs, Rand Takes a Knock!
And welcome to some new insights for our Rand enthusiasts! Another week has come and gone - and almost a month. From gold prices smashing records t...
A Choppy Week for the Rand… ...as Central Banks Tread Water
Another week, another rollercoaster for the Rand! Welcome to another week, traders and Rand watchers.. ...hope you’re surviving the financial rolle...
Comeback Rand Wins in Rollercoaster Week!
Another week, another rollercoaster for the Rand! South Africa’s much-anticipated budget presentation is finally behind us, but did it deliver the ...
Rand Roars...But Then Trips Up - Once Again!
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review. And welcome to another week of Rand insights... The past week was nothing short of dramatic for...
Quiet Week Ends with Rand Blowout (as forecast) 💥!
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review. Welcome to another whirlwind week covered in our Weekly Rand Review. With local challenges and ...
Rand Tumbles on Budget Delays...But Recovers Strongly!🔥
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review. This week was another drama-filled one for the South African Rand... ...from an unprecedented b...
📉 Rand Gains in Wild Week... ...Despite Inflation Shock, Tariffs & Bad News
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review. It was another eventful week for the Rand as a mix of local and global factors sent it on anoth...
Rand Turns Things Around… ...Amid Trump's South Africa Focus 👀
Welcome to February, and the next issue of our Weekly Rand Review. It was another action-packed week, marked by volatility stemming from global and...
Topsy-Turvy Week for Rand...🤸♀️ ...Amid Rate Cuts, Tariffs and Eskom
Welcome to February, and the next issue of our Weekly Rand Review. And another week of market volatility, with some three interest rate announcemen...
Rand Rallies Despite Expropriation Bill...and Trump's Action-Packed First Week 💥
Welcome to another issue of Weekly Rand Review. And things are certainly heating up quickly, with Trump's mind-numbing first 100 hours in office, R...
Rand Roars 📉 As Global Optimism Returns
Welcome to another issue of Rand Insights - in what is shaping up to be a rollercoaster year of historic proportions. And just 3 weeks in, we have ...
Rand's Wild Ride to R19... ...Buckle Up for 2025! 🚀
Welcome to our first Weekly Rand Review of 2025. We trust you had a well-earned rest and wish you a healthy and prosperous year! That said, if anyo...
💥Rand Tanks with Hawkish Fed and Market Crashes
And welcome to our last Weekly Rand Review of 2024! The Rand had a nightmare week after several weeks of gains, what with interest rate cuts and po...
Rand Takes the Spoils in Whipsaw Week 🏆
Welcome to the second last issue of this year's Weekly Rand Reviews! This past week saw the Rand navigating a mix of local and international driver...
Rand Wins Tug-of-War in Week of Turmoil 💪
Welcome to your next chapter in our Weekly Rand insights! Another week, another battle for the Rand! From strong local PMI data to a narrowing curr...
Rand Review: Tariff Talk Trumps Trade Data
Welcome to your strategic view of the Rand's navigation through another dynamic week! From Trump's tariff threats to positive trade data, while US GDP surprised to the upside, t...
Rand Review: Tariff Talk Trumps Trade Data 🎯
Welcome to your strategic view of the Rand's navigation through another dynamic week! From Trump's tariff threats to positive trade data, while US ...
💪Resilient Rand Trumps Rising Dollar...and Global Tensions
And welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review. What a week, with SARB's second rate cut, to the US dollar hitting 13-month highs, and geop...
Rand Tanks 80c as Dollar and Bitcoin Surge 📈
And welcome to another update of our Weekly Rand insights! What a week of contrasts! While local unemployment data provided a rare bright spot, glo...
Trump Triumph Triggers a Rand Rollercoaster🎢
And welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review insights! Talk about a week of surprises! From Trump's stunning landslide victory to seismic...
Mid-Week Budget Review Drama... ...Then Comes NFP Shocker
And welcome to another update of our Weekly Rand Review! What a turbulent week of trading we've witnessed! From the Medium-Term Budget Framework to...
Putin, Politics and a 37c Plunge
And welcome to another chapter in the Weekly Rand Review memoirs! What a week of surprises and sharp moves for the Rand! From inflation beats to BR...
Rand Review: A Week of Twists and Turns
And welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand insights!
Rand Review: A Week of Twists and Turns 🎢
And welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand insights! Sjoe, what a week it's been for our the often bewildering Rand, with a bumpy ride that wo...
💥Rand Routed, Losing 3.3% As Global Tensions Rise
💥Rand Routed, Losing 3.3% As Global Tensions Rise
🚀 Rand-Show Rollicks on in Another Turbulent Week…
🚀 Rand-Show Rollicks on in Another Turbulent Week…
Rand Rallies Amid Global Rate Cuts…✂️
Rand Rallies Amid Global Rate Cuts…✂️
📉 Rand Rebounds Amid Interest Rate & Inflation Worries
📉 Rand Rebounds Amid Interest Rate & Inflation Worries
🌟 Rand Stumbles At The Last Hurdle As Stocks Tumble
🌟 Rand Stumbles At The Last Hurdle As Stocks Tumble
📈 Rand Hits 13-Month Best... ...Then Throws It all Away
📈 Rand Hits 13-Month Best... ...Then Throws It all Away
Rand's Resilience Tested But Comes Out Tops 💪
Welcome to this week's edition of the Rand Review.. Welcome to this week's edition of the Rand Review. The past week was another rollercoaster ride...
🚀 Rand Roars Below R18/$… ...Hitting Best Levels In a Year
Welcome to our next Weekly Rand Review. And what a week it has been, as the Rand had its fair share of challenges, with some surprise political man...
Global Turbulence Hits Rand… ...But It’s Not All Bad News
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review. This past week, the Rand demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of global market turmoi...
Rand reverses gains as stock markets tumble
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review. Things seem to be heating up on the financial market front, as stock markets came sharply off t...
Rand pulls it back after another rollercoaster week
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review. And this one was really a rollercoaster of ever-steeper climbs and drops, but in the end, as it...
Rand Has Rocky Week as US Events Take Centre Stage
Whew, what a week it has been for the Rand and the world, with events in the US taking centre stage... ...from the aftermath of Donald Trump's atte...
📉 Rand gains further ground as Dollar stutters
So another week has passed, and another Weekly Rand Review is due. And again, our Rand had another positive week, despite poor production and minin...
Rand regains ground after 60 cent routing
And welcome to another intriguing chapter of our Weekly Rand Review... ...and another rollercoaster week goes by as the Rand was battling an uphill...
Rand's good fortunes change... ...did we predict this?
And welcome to the next issue of your favourite Weekly Rand Review... Well, the good times couldn't last forever - and they didn't... ...as the Ran...
Resilient Rand rocks to 11 month best... ...despite geopolitical tensions
And welcome to another issue of your favourite Weekly Rand Review... What a week it has been for the Rand, as it showed remarkable resilience amid ...
Rand Gains Handsomely in Week of Major Geopolitical Shake-ups
Welcome to another issue of your favourite Weekly Rand Review... ...and what a week it was, with many surprises, from currencies to major internati...
A topsy-turvy week as Rand tests R19 vs US dollar
Welcome to this week's Rand Review, where follow the local currency in a whipsaw week of big swings... ...which started well, then turned really so...
Rand Hits the Skids in Politically-Charged Week...But Guess What?
Welcome to this week's Rand Review, where we dive into the tumultuous journey of the South African Rand over the past week. Last week we warned you...
Rand Run Ends Dramatically... ...In Action-Packed Week of Drama!
Welcome back to our next Weekly Rand Review. Once again, we bring into the cockpit with our 30,000 feet view of the South African Rand's journey, a...
Rand Hits Best Levels vs Dollar for 2024
Welcome back to our next Weekly Rand Review. It's our pleasure to share the ups and down in a week in which the South African Rand did exceptionall...
Rand Weathers Another Rollercoaster Week of Geopolitical Uncertainty
Welcome back to your next issue of our Weekly Rand Review. And it's time to find out how our oft-battered currency has weathered this week’s market...
Rand roars to 5 month best... ...as US Dollar loses its shine
Welcome to another issue of your Weekly Rand Revie - as we say goodbye to April and hello to May... ...which happens to be election month, and some...
Rand finally turns it around... ... amidst US economy and banking jitters
A merry welcome to April's last Weekly Rand Review... ...and just like that, we are basically a third of the way through the year - and just a mont...
'Rand rattled as risk sentiment sours'... ...but guess what?
Welcome to another Weekly Rand Review as we keep you updated with all the happenings for the local currency for the paat week... ...as it continued...
Rand Reverses Fortunes as US Inflation Boosts Dollar
And so we roll into another Weekly Rand Review as we take a look at how the local currency performed as it continued to be swayed by domestic and g...
Rand has double-week gain as the US dollar falters
Welcome to our first issue of the Weekly Rand Review for April, as we pick up the pieces after the Easter long weekend. And for the second week, th...
Rand bounces back... ...but then gives up the fight (as predicted)
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review as the local currency once again had another rollercoaster week - blowing cold, then hot, then c...
Rand Roars...Then Rolls Over Amidst Domestic & Global Jitters
Well, strap in for another Weekly Rand Review as we give an account of the South African currency's rollercoaster ride... ...with gains and setback...
🚀 Rand Roars Back as Gold, Bitcoin and S&P500 Hit New Highs
Welcome to another pulsating Weekly Rand Review as we track the South African currency's performance headed into more March madness. And Wow! What ...
📉 Rand's Rollercoaster Bounce-back... ...Amidst US Mixed Signals
Welcome to another issue of our Weekly Rand Review, as we as take you through another humdinger of a week for the South African Rand. Still sufferi...
Budget Shakes Rand: Fiscal Promises Meet Market Realities
Welcome to another issue of our Rand Review, as we navigate through a week that looked promising leading into the Budget speech... ...but it all un...
Rand Weathers the Storm... ...Amidst Eskom Woes and US Jitters
Welcome to another issue of our Rand Review, as we take you through another week where the Rand once again faced its fair share of turbulence. From...
Rand punches through R19/$ again...right on target 🎯 (as forecast)
Welcome back to our weekly review of South African Rand vs US Dollar (USD/ZAR) relations. Well, what another pulsating week for the Rand and global...
Rand shows encouraging strength...before giving it all away!
Welcome to our first review of South African Rand vs Dollar (USD/ZAR) for the month of February - can you believe January is over already? And what...
Rand shows vulnerability and vigour... ...amidst an eventful week
Wow, now that was a rollercoaster week of note, with the Rand showing both vulnerability and vigour, as it swung dramatically against the US Dollar...
Rand tanks to hit R19.18... ...before clawing back some ground
Well, after an encouraging week prior, the Rand had a torrid couple of days... ...as it lost over 3% of value in a couple of days to hit its worst ...
Rand holds onto gains... ...but where to next?
A warm welcome to our first Weekly Rand Review of the year. We take this opportunity to wish you a healthy and prosperous 2024... ...and look forwa...
Festive Cheer For The Rand!
As we approach the end of 2023, we welcome you to the last edition of the Weekly Rand Review for this year… …and fair to say, it has been a challen...
Another rocky week as Rand hits R19/$... ...just as forecasted!
And the first full week of December is done and dusted. As we step into the latest edition of the Weekly Rand Review, it's evident that the economi...
Another whipsaw week... ...but Rand comes out on top
And with a flash, we are into December - where has the time gone? The last month of the year kicked off with an exceptionally thin week in terms of...
Volatile Rand reverses gains... despite Dollar weakness
Welcome to this week's edition of the Rand Review. In a week of important economic events, the South African Rand experienced notable fluctuations ...
Rand roars as US inflation holds steady
Welcome back to your favourite Weekly Rand Review! In yet another week marked by a scarcity of impactful local economic events, the South African R...
Rand reverses as US Fed changes tune
Welcome back to your favourite Weekly Rand Review! As we delve into the week of November 6-10, the South African Rand found itself navigating throu...
Rand rollicks on as US Fed holds rates steady
Welcome to this week's edition of the Rand Review. As the week unfolded, the South African Rand navigated through a mix of influences, experiencing...
Rand's late second half surge wins the week...
Welcome back to our latest Weekly Rand Review! In a subdued week of economic activity both domestically and abroad, the South African Rand found it...
Whipsaw Rand in choppy waters... ...but makes a late comeback
Welcome to this week's edition of the Weekly Rand Review. While Saffers geared up for the Springboks and Proteas' big clashes last week, the Rand w...
Rand back to R19/$ - despite global uncertainties...
We're back with another edition of your favourite Weekly Rand Review. SA Rand back to R19/$. Last week proved to be another tumultuous ride as glob...
Rand takes a hammering.... ...as predicted #JustSaying!
Greetings, currency enthusiasts! Well, here we are, already well into October...and there has been no let-up of action. In a week where currencies ...
Rand ends two-week green streak
Greetings, and welcome to the Weekly Rand Review. It was a shorter week for Saffers but one that saw the South African Rand taking some steps backw...
Rand gains late despite strong US dollar...
Welcome to another Weekly Rand Review with the latest developments shaping the South African Rand's performance. A busy week in the world of curren...
Rand Gains...But Just Can't Hold On
Welcome to another edition of our Weekly Rand Review. In a week scarce with local data, the Rand was left vulnerable to external influences. As inv...
Back-to-Back Red Weeks for the Rand
Greetings and welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review. And what a week it was! The last five days were marked by turbulent tides in global financial...
Red September for the Rand? ...or is it comeback time?
Welcome to the Weekly Rand Review for the week prior ending September 1, 2023. In a week characterized by a scarcity of significant economic data o...
Rand back in the green...for how long?
Welcome to the Weekly Rand Review, your go-to source for the latest updates on the South African Rand's performance and the key events shaping its ...
Rand makes a late comeback amidst China woes
Welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review, your trusted source for navigating the dynamic landscape of South Africa's currency. Last week we witnessed...
Rand stumbles back above R19/$ amidst uncertainty...
Welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review, and thanks for taking the time to read our latest overview of the week's events in relation to SA’s currenc...
Rand takes a big step back...did you see it coming?
Welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review, your guide to understanding the recent movements of South Africa's currency, deciphering investor sentiment...
Rand hits its best level since February...as predicted!
Welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review, your go-to source for the latest updates on South Africa's resilient yet susceptible currency. It has been ...
Rand gains as local inflation returns to SARB target
Welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review, your go-to source for the latest updates on South Africa's resilient yet susceptible currency. It’s been a ...
Rand back to R18/$. Right on cue!
Welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review, your go-to source for the latest updates on South Africa's resilient yet susceptible currency. Welcome to t...
Rand takes a beating...but recovers late!
Welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review, your go-to source for the latest updates on South Africa's resilient yet susceptible currency. In another w...
Rand flirting with R19/$... again
Welcome to the Weekly Rand Review, your weekly update on the latest developments surrounding South Africa's currency. In a relatively light week of...
Rand takes 'unexpected' hit...exactly as forecast...
Welcome to the Weekly Rand Review, where knowledge meets opportunity, and together, we navigate the captivating world of our unique local currency....
Rand makes back more ground as Fed pauses hikes
Welcome back to your favourite Weekly Rand Review, where we do our best to keep you up to date with the ever-evolving landscape of South Africa's l...
Rand back below R19/$...surprised?
Welcome back to the Weekly Rand Review, your trusted source for the latest insights and movements of the South African currency. This week, we brin...
Rand crumbles amid Russia & Eskom sagas...where next?
Welcome back to your Weekly Rand Review, where we navigate the highs and lows of the South African Rand while keeping a keen eye for opportunity. A...
Rand tanks to worst levels ever against the greenback...where to next?
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review, your trusted destination for the latest updates, analysis, and insights on South Africa’s currency. Safe to say,...
Rand Wreck as Stage 8 Loadshedding Looms
Welcome to the Weekly Rand Review, your go-to source for staying updated on the latest developments surrounding the South African Rand. It was anot...
Rand Massacre! Local unit breaches R19/$
Welcome back to your favourite Weekly Rand Review… …and sjoe - what a week it was! If you’ve ever wondered how much of an impact government can hav...
Rand gains then loses ground as global banking jitters resurface
And welcome back to your favourite Weekly Rand Review! We are grateful to have you with us as we explore the latest news, trends, and insights rela...
Rand loses ground ahead of the long weekend
Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of your favourite Weekly Rand Review! The final week of April was a thin one in terms of economic data...
Rand holds steady... ...but Saffers in for more price pressure pains
And welcome back to the latest instalment of your favourite Weekly Rand Review. It was a relatively thin week of economic data, with local investor...
Rand gains but then loses it all...where next?
Welcome back to your favourite weekly Rand Review! And it was an eventful week, to say the least. As Janu-worry drew to a close, a raft of economic...
Unsettled Rand battles to hold its ground...
Welcome back to another episode of your favorite weekly Rand Review! So, 2023 is well and truly underway, and while the new year has been a period ...
Rand stumbles in the dark amidst ongoing blackouts
Households and businesses are no longer the only ones feeling the true impact of loadshedding… ...as last week, we saw the local currency also suff...
Rand makes bright start to 2023...can it last?
A very Happy New Year to each and every one of our members, and welcome to a brand new year of our weekly Rand Review! Look back, 2022 was a diffic...
Skittish Rand whipsaws in a busy data week
Welcome back to another installment of your favorite Weekly Rand Review… ...which is also our last one for the year. And what a week it was! As som...
Rand steadies as political uncertainty simmers...
Lights, camera, action! Well... maybe not the lights part. December has kicked off in the worst way possible for Saffers, as Eskom announced Stage ...
Rand stumbles as Phala Phala reports emerge
We’re back! And with the US Thanksgiving break in the rear-view mirror, it’s now time for us to carve the recent happenings of the global economy. ...
Rand holds onto gains as markets analyze mixed signals
Welcome back to another weekly installment of our Rand Review! We ended the previous week on a high note for the local unit as US inflation figures...
Rand rallies as US inflation cools... can it keep up the momentum?
Another week, another chapter etched into the chronicles of the global economy… ...and what a chapter it was! A relatively thin but crucial week of...
More Rand volatility as Fed cranks up rate hikes...again!
November has well and truly kicked off with a bang! After months of battering, the Rand and most global currencies were hoping for a glimmer of hop...
Rand rally short-lived as it runs out of steam...
An eventful week, to say the least... …and one that could prove to be a turning point! At least of the ongoing monetary tightening policies that ha...
Rand rocked as hope of US Fed pivot fades
A rough week for the local unit... ...as global economic data once again took the driving seat, setting the tone for riskier assets to face even gr...
Rand wobbles amidst waves of global uncertainty
Never a dull week in the trading world… …and last week was an absolute doozy! Q3 shocked the world, tossing up market turmoil, runaway interest rat...
Rand wilts as Dollar surges...and Eskom crisis intensifies
Mid-month madness! That’s the best way to describe the past week... ...as incoming interest rate decisions were set to plunge markets into more cha...
Rand battered as Dollar reignites...
With key data releases scheduled for early in the week, investors were expecting major market movement as they continue to try and make sense of th...
Rand extends record lows...where to next?
A busy week for local and international economies... ...but it seemed like it was one-way traffic for the Rand as the local unit extended its losse...
Rand unravels to weakest levels in 2 years...
And as we head into the final lap of Q3, the markets continue to keep everyone on their toes. Following last week’s highly anticipated Jackson Hole...
Rand Wobbles But Holds On...when will it break?
Another week, another day of the Rand largely holding it's own against the Dollar. Come what may, it seems the Rand just cannot be flustered despit...
Rand hands Dollar a hiding...but will it last?
Another radical week for the Rand against the Dollar as it defied expectations, bucked the trend and much more, leaving many void of words to expla...
Rand Treads Water Amidst Worldwide Uncertainty
The unwavering strength of the Rand continues, as it withstands the bombardment of global uncertainty and concern over the Russia and Ukraine situa...
US Inflation Sends Rand Packing...where next?
What a week! Volatility, volatility, volatility. The markets have clicked into 6th gear heading into yearend, right as inflation and more starts to...
Rand Trainwreck With Eskom, Elections...where next?
What a week, and what a turn of fortunes for the Rand - as it all too quickly went from bad to worse following the collapse of Eskom's energy suppl...
Another uncertain week for the Rand...
Another week, another fascinating few days of trade and all of a sudden we are into the last quarter of the year. And this is often one of the more...
Rand back below R15/$...just as per Elliott Wave!
Another week, another fascinating few days of trade and all of a sudden we are into the last quarter of the year. And this is often one of the more...
Rand edges lower...but is momentum waning?
Another week, another win for the local currency, as the Rand turned the tables on the Dollar. A most unusual few days one has to say, as the Dolla...
Rand roars stronger...is R14/$ next?
What a week for the Rand, with another rollicking performance against the Dollar, Euro and Pound. As a wide range of global events took hold of the...
Rand collapses as Middle East descends into chaos
Phew, what a week in the markets - and in the world! The Rand is now on the ropes following a staggering decline over the last few weeks, now sitti...
Flimsy Rand Just Holds On...but what's next?
Another week, more choppy waters for the Rand, as we saw the market bouncing backwards and forwards, as uncertainty abounded... The unwinding of th...
#Reshuffle leaves Rand in a mess...where next?
What was set to be a quiet week of market activity with the Rand on the front foot was once again turned on it's head. How is it that the Rand and ...
Some Rand Relief...but plenty risks abound
Well, well… as the endless repetition of the tightening and easing of mindless, ineffective lockdowns continues, the future remains as uncertain as...
Rand rushes towards R15/$...what next?
Rand volatility continues, but the trend at the moment is all one way... Despite the rioting and looting stopping, the Rand has not fared very well...
#ZumaUnrest leaves the Rand train-wrecked
Phew, what a week... From 0-100 was the escalation this week, as South Africa saw its worst riots in history. Bordering on a co-ordinated attack ra...
Quiet Week for the Rand amidst Sideways Trade
Another week, and a more quiet-ish one for the Rand. The market has been pretty stuck in the sideways band of trade, pivoting between the R14.00-14...
Rand pushes R14.50 before US Jobs Report
Another week, another rough ride for the Rand! The unwinding of the positive sentiment of the last few months has not taken long, as the Rand now s...
USD Rally Slows to Give Rand a Break...
And breathe... The Rand took a slower week, giving everyone a chance to take a breather and recalibrate after a frantic few days. The last few week...
Fed Alarm Sends Rand to R14...did you see it coming?
Well, now it is official... The Rand party is over. For some (namely, exporters), it couldn't have a come a moment too soon. With the incredible ru...
Eskom Crisis gives Rand jitters to back over R13.70
Eskom trouble for some time... ...but this week things have really taken a turn for the worse, sending the power utility into crisis mode. From bei...
Rand Rally continues to astound economists
The Rand continues to blow past expectations, moving ever stronger against the Dollar. The turnaround neared R6 stronger from where we were in Apri...
Rand roars to a 27-month best!
Once again, the Rand has defied expectations... What could cause the local unit to strengthen to 27 month record levels against the Dollar? The eco...
Rand edges to sub R14/$...how low can it go?
Another week, another 5 days of indecision as the Rand slowly edged stronger. Back under R14/$ is good news for importers and investors (not so goo...
Global tensions rise ever higher...as ZAR treads water
There always seems to be over-confidence and complacency, particularly in markets & economics, before disaster strikes. ... a relaxed care-free atm...
Turnaround time for the ZAR...back to R14/$?
Another week, another Rand turnaround... Such has been the stability of the local unit been over the last 3-4 weeks, we have seen it trapped in a m...
Rand breakout arrives as ZAR weakens vs Majors
A quiet week in the markets has passed us by, as we continue to wait on a bigger Rand breakout... It was still a week of plenty action, as we conti...
Rand in limbo...is a breakout coming?
A quiet week in the markets has passed us by, as we continue to wait on a bigger Rand breakout... It was still a week of plenty action, as we conti...
Rand rallies to 15-month record levels...where next?
So onward the Rand train runs! The Dollar's decline from last week has continued and the Rand has really taken advantage of it, strengthening to pr...
Rand tracks sideways...when will the breakout come?
So far, from the 1st of April the Rand has continued to play the fool, as the local unit has edged even stronger against the Dollar, Euro and Pound...
Dollar roars stronger as the Rand wobbles...
And the Rand rollercoaster continues... Just as the market thought the Rand was trending stronger, everything turned on its head again. This time i...
Rally of the Rand continues despite Eskom woes
Another week passes by, and another week of Rand wins at the same time. It was another one dominated by global news, as the US stimulus and economi...
Rand roars back as US Stimulus arrives...what next?
Well, well… who would have said? The Rand never ceases to amaze, as it once again turned the tables on the Dollar. Crazy...but that is how it goes....
Rand weakens further as markets await US Stimulus
The Rand was in need of good news to start the week, and good news it got with big announcements from Ramaphosa on lockdown. However, it wasn't eno...
Rand collapses 80c weaker...did you see it coming?
This last week was the final trial of February for the Rand, after getting through the State of the Nation address relatively unscathed. Now it was...
Dollar weak amidst choppy Rand...where to next?
The year has certainly continued where 2020 left off, as we see markets continue to whip to and fro. Is the new normal here to stay? That is certai...
Rand Roars towards R14.50/$ as the Dollar crumbles
Once again, the Rand has turned the tables on the Dollar, as we saw a massive push back below R15... The ZAR never ceases to amaze, as in amongst t...
Choppy Rand Ends The Week Strong Breaking R15
Another interesting week passes us by as markets waited in anticipation of how the new year was going to play out. After every prediction for 2020 ...
Rand Volatile Amidst Run on Wall Street
Volatility continues to abound in the markets - and it shows no signs of slowing down! It was a strange week for the Rand as it traded sideways - b...
Volatile Rand back over R15/$ gives investors jitters
The tables turn again for the Rand, as we head back below R15/$... ...only for the tide to turn again later in the week! With the volatility of mar...
US Volatility aplenty as Rand recovers...where next?
Another frantic week of market activity has passed us by, as 2021 market activity promises to be just as tumultuous (if not more so, based on our p...
Rand capitulates nearly 100c...as predicted
Welcome back! I trust you had an excellent end of year break, and take this opportunity to wish you a healthy and prosperous 2021. As we enter into...
Dollar crashes...and Rand rides the wave
And just like that, before you could blink, we are already into December, and just a few weeks from shutdown. Or is it lockdown? We would hope not…...
Downgraded Rand carries on...for how long?
Another intriguing week has come and gone - as the Rand enjoyed more of the same testing down toward R15/$... Once again, it was counter to logic. ...
Rand Review: Range-bound despite vaccine news
Another week of intriguing market activity, but it was largely sideways when it came to the Rand vs Dollar, Euro and Pound.
Rand Review: Range-bound despite vaccine news
Another week of intriguing market activity, but it was largely sideways when it came to the Rand vs Dollar, Euro and Pound. Perhaps some respite wa...
Rand shaky in volatility despite Vaccine hopes
Well, we knew that the Rand's party against the Dollar had to come to an end sometime - and come to an end it did, as we saw the tables turn again ...
Rand roars amidst US elections drama!
Well, well...what a week! All eyes globally were on the US - but locally, all eyes were too on the Rand! We are well and truly into the end of year...
Markets Wait With All Eyes On The Election...
The perfect storm has hit, and the Rand had a rough ride initially as a result... ...only to pull it back towards the end of the week. That was the...
Rand rides stronger against all odds!
Well, well...what an intriguing week. The Rand never ceases to surprise, as what was meant to be a watershed week for the Dollar with US Stimulus p...
Rand walks the tightrope...for how long?
The tightrope for global markets to walk is very real right now, as they try to balance between the different economic, political and social news a...
Choppy Rand as global politics take centerstage
There is never a quiet news week when it gets near the end of the year, and this last week was no exception! As US elections and stimulus took cent...
Tide turns again for battered Rand!
Just when anyone would think it is looking like one way traffic for the Rand, it pulls a surprise back out of the blue! After seeing the market she...
Could you have seen R17/$ coming?
How the tables turn... From the Rand running against all odds to break lower the week before, this week was a very different story, as we saw the l...
Rand roars to best levels in 6 months
Never underestimate the Rand is an old saying we have had to come back to over the years, time and time again... ...just when everyone is writing t...
GDP shocker leaves Rand shaky...
Another week of volatility plagued the Rand, as we saw more wild swings in value over the 5 days... And it wasn't just the Rand, as all global mark...
Volatile trade sees big swings in Rand markets
Volatility, choppy trade ... Rand up, Rand down ... ... this week had it all! Wild swings seemed to be the order of the week, as we saw the local c...
Dollar collapse is Rand's gain...as Elliott calls it again
A really choppy week for the Rand, as it battled the varying fortunes of the US Dollar which once again traded weaker... It is a familiar story of ...
Rand roars toward R17/$...did you see it coming?
As things hotted up in the US, the Rand traded yet stronger against the Dollar much to importers' delight, tracking perfectly as per our Elliott Wa...
Rand pulls back as the US stimulus stalls
Some relief for the Rand finally came in, as failed stimulus talks in the US dragged on, and the Dollar's recovery stagnated. It was a week of lots...
Rand extends losses to test R17.70/$...where next?
Another intriguing week passes us by, with global events and news taking centre stage as the Rand melted weaker and weaker... It has been an incred...
Rand whiplashes to R17/$ (as predicted)
Well, well… it seems the elastic stretched just a little too far and snap went the Rand back to R17/$! This had been coming for some time with the ...
Rand Volatile as Global Tensions Spike Even Higher
Another fascinating week of Rand markets saw us testing pre-pandemic levels once again, as the Dollar capitulation continued. In a week which defie...
Uncertain days for Rand as US/China tensions rise
It was a case of déjà vu for South Africans at the start of the week, as it felt like the same nightmare playing out all over again, with President...
Rand pushes stronger on Dollar weakness
The quiet trading of the Rand stronger against the Dollar made for an interesting week, as investors and traders slowly unwound their emotions from...
Rand rallies to R17/$...but has it run out of steam?
Yet another week of the Rand moving counter to logic goes by, as we saw the market testing below R17/$ for the first time in 3 weeks... ...what cou...
Rand holds ground despite budget...where to next?
Up and down, back and forth, to and fro for the Rand, as we saw the market volatile but mostly trading sideways. This despite all of the news, supp...
Rand slowly trades higher as we await a breakout...
Another interesting week goes by, as we saw the varying fortunes of the Rand playing out... It was a mix of global and local news and events - and ...
Rand rallies below R17/$...did you see it coming?
Well, well...against all odds you might say, we saw another week of risk-on sentiment and Rand positive movement. And boy, it could not have come a...
US & China tensions rise as Rand trades sideways...
Well, after the last few months that we have had, this week was one of the most welcome breathers we have had in recent times! The Rand largely tra...
Sentiment flips Rand-positive...but why & where next?
What a week for the Rand as we saw the market come roaring back against the Dollar, Euro and Pound... It is no secret that 2020 has been a torrid y...
Risks abound for the Rand...where to next?
Another intriguing week of market activity has come and gone. We live in very interesting days, where markets never do the same thing two days in a...
Elliott Wave predicts another volatile Rand week
Another week, another volatile 5 days! Otherwise known as same old, same old when it comes the Rand... It was another week of chaos and a sobering ...
Rand Whipsaws Back Toward R19/$...did you see it coming?
With the hopes of lockdown ending soon, the Rand enjoyed a better week, testing down from its R19 levels to almost break R18 to the Dollar... ...be...
Rand Defies Lockdown with Massive Rally + Global Crisis Webinar Replay
What a turnaround week for the Rand, as we saw a HUGE pullback against all the majors! This could not have come a moment too soon for consumers and...
Moody's & Fitch derail the Rand-train to R19...
The crazy weeks continue to roll on by with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to completely change life as we know it. As for markets, they have bee...
Moody's Axe Falls...as Lockdown Grips the Globe
Whew...the rollercoaster just doesn't stop, does it?! We are living in some of the most unique days that man has faced - at least in recent times, ...
Market bloodbath continues as SARB takes action
The Coronavirus fallout continued globally, with some of the once-in-a-lifetime charts playing out before our very eyes across stocks, currencies a...
Rand tests R17/$ as market crashes amid panic & fear
Anyone who thought that Coronavirus wasn't a "big deal" has changed their minds after this last week, as we saw global turmoil follow the spread of...
Panic & fear...global recession & market collapse
Reality always takes a while to sink in. Many times, this is because of the after-the-fact analysis which takes place to see just where things stan...
RAND ALERT: R15.80/$ | R17.40/€ | R20.25/£...what next?
One of the most brutal weeks has come and gone, leaving global markets - including the Rand - in tatters. It was a week of promise - one looking fo...
Rand battles hard...but now it's Budget 2020 time
Pressure has continued to sap the life out of the ZAR, as we see another week hovering in and around, and eventually over the R15/$ mark. With a st...
Rollercoaster Rand follows the Elliott Wave Principle
Another interesting week for the Rand passes... And what made it really interesting was how the Elliott Wave Principle telegraphed most of the week...
Jittery Rand breaks R15/$ (again)...what now?
Despite the Rand's best efforts, it just cannot catch a break. Back over R15/$ to end the week really added to the lack of optimism in the country....
Panic as Rand slips to R15/$...where to now?
Well, well… what a week for the Rand. 2020 has certainly kicked off with a bang, as the Rand has endured one of the worst starts to the year in its...
Choppy Rand regains lost ground...
Another choppy week for the Rand saw it touch its worst levels in a few weeks before its fortunes turned around and it managed to regain its losses...
Rand tracks sideways...but what next?
A rummy old week for the Rand as we saw the market tracking sideways for the most part, making for a very boring week when it came to market moveme...
Rand rides the 2020 storm
And we are back with our first Rand Review of 2020... Trust you are feeling refreshed and rested - and ready and raring to tackle the new year with...
Rand rallies on Trade War despite Eskom...
A traumatic week is over, with South Africans hoping for a lighter and brighter 5 days ahead... Eskom dominated the headlines with rolling blackout...
Rand powers on - can it continue?
What a week for the Rand, as the Rand turned an early setback around to end the week with all guns blazing, rushing down to sub R15/$ for the first...
Range-bound Rand...for how long?
If stability was something that you were looking for in this last week, then you were looking in the wrong place... ...however, it does seem that t...
Rand explodes to R14.30...guess what?
It turned out that it really was the calm before the storm... As our last Rand Review had it "Rand momentum continues...but for how long?" - this w...
Rand gains momentum ahead of budget speech
Another week passes, as the Rand gains momentum! It was a week which again proved the inaccuracy of looking to events for market direction, as econ...
New Finance Minister the catalyst for Rand strength
Phew, a week of action in SA politics - and the financial world! The Rand came into the week with jitters, and plenty of them. The situation with N...
Dollar sends Rand back toward R15/$
The Dollar enjoyed a very strong week following its retracement, which left the Rand on the back foot, once again. It was probably due for the Rand...
Volatile climate has little effect on the stronger Rand...
All too quickly, this year is already three quarters over! And, as the last quarter kicks in, the Rand has certainly got some spring back into its ...
Rand comes roaring back to win the week!
Well, what a week. Yet AGAIN, the Rand turned the tables on the Dollar. This was despite the Trade War... ...despite the volatility surrounding SAR...
Rand fights hard to get back below R15/$
Another week passes by, and the tables turn again... ...somehow the Rand has turned it around from being on the ropes, to rallying back below R15/$...
Recession drives the Rand to worst level of 2018
This week was a scary one for the ruling party, and Saffers in general. The alarm bell went off: Technical Recession Headlines blared with doom and...
Rand runs out of steam...and pays for it
I guess a tough week for the Rand was always going to coming after a week of strength, where the local currency fought gamely to turn the tide back...
Rand wins back the momentum and the week
Another week goes by... ...and it feels like another whirlwind went along with it. The Rand in the midst of one of it's most volatile periods in ye...
Roller-coaster Rand manages to end below R15/$
This was a week which could not have ended a moment sooner for most... ...the Rand had a roller-coaster week of note! As most got to work on Monday...
Mayhem as Rand busts through R14/$!
A see-saw week (again) left the Rand on the ropes to close the week. Seemingly taking alternate turns each week, the Rand has been as volatile as e...
Rand fights back late to end the week on a high
The main point of discussion for this week was always going to be the next stage of the land debate taking place... ..as on Tuesday evening, Ramaph...
A return to R13/$ as the Rand trend turns again?
Back on the Rand-positive path with a bump! After a fairly disastrous week, perhaps not something that many were expecting ...but the Rand behaved ...
Tough week for the Rand, with a solid finish
When it appears to be too good to be true, it normally is... ...and that is what we got this past week. A bump back to reality. A bump back to real...
Another strong but volatile week for the Rand
The Rand has strung together another good week, despite some huge volatility... More relief for importers and consumers, with the hopes of cheaper ...
Comeback time for the Rand!
Relief for consumers, relief for importers - the Rand finally had a solid week. The amount of volatility being experienced is still less than ideal...
More losses and little respite for the weakening ZAR
It did not take the Rand long to return back to its bad old ways... After such a good close out of last week, we saw everything come crumbling down...
Rand turns it around...and not a moment too soon
What a week! Another one. Huge volatility? Check Massive losses from the word go? Check Ending the week on a low note? No. Not this time round. The...
Rand and emerging markets endure tough week
Is this becoming the new norm for the Rand? It is hard to believe just a few months ago it was week after week of strengthening for the local curre...
GDP shock sends the Rand spiraling over R13/$ again
We keep saying it, but 2018 has been a harsh bump back to reality for everyone who is affected by the Rand... ...2017 was quiet, and the start to 2...
Italian Crisis & Trade War dominate the Rand's week...
Yet another topsy-turvy week from the Rand... ...and who would have expected anything different with global instability seemingly ever increasing. ...
Rand turns the tables on the majors
Well, what do we learn time and time again with currency markets? When things are getting to an extreme, and there is panic setting in, with the ov...
Rand blown away to worst level of 2018...as expected
Phew, what a week! There is certainly a reason that the Rand has got the nametag of the world's most volatile currency - with swings high and low m...
Volatility aplenty, as the Rand strengthens strongly
Wow, what a week! There is certainly a reason that the Rand has got the nametag of the world's most volatile currency - with swings high and low ma...
A volatile week of note for the Rand...will it continue?
Another volatile week. Another rough one for the Rand particularly versus the Dollar, although it managed to claw back some lost ground before the ...
The unthinkable happened - but we warned you...
The unthinkable happened, as a battered and bruised ZAR managed to dragged itself over the line to end off a rather disastrous week... We had given...
Back over R12/$: Is the Rand's run over?
A week of action transpired in South Africa, as Ramaphosa set about making plans for the next generation of business, infrastructure, and more. All...
Trump, Russia & Syria: A Tough Test for Emerging Markets
Global tensions have continued to simmer this past week, reaching near boiling point...and then some after the week closed... A horrific chemical a...
Trade War: What does it mean for the Rand?
It has been brewing since Trump's election. Trade war is always feared. It's messy, souring for international relations and potentially destructive...
Rand Loses Ground in Topsy-Turvy Week
Slightly belated, our Rand Review has arrived. I hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing long weekend, and are ready for the short week ahead 🙂 ...
Rand rides the storm ahead of Moody's decision...
This last week turned out to be a great comeback for the Rand, on the back of a very poor start to it! When we saw the market touch over R12.10 in ...
Rand breaks above R12/$ (as forecast) amidst an unsettling week...
A slow week for the markets, as we saw them tracking sideways for the most part. The Rand held fairly strongly for the whole week...until Thursday/...
The Rand holds, but for how long...?
Another week of uncertainty passes for the Rand... It has been such an extended period of strength for the ZAR, that persons might have forgotten t...
(We warned you...) Rand & SA euphoria suddenly turns to uncertainty!
It has been an extended period of positive sentiment in economic, political and financial terms for SA... ...but the the supposed 'Ramaphosa Effect...
Is the Rand's Remarkable Run About Over?
Another classy week from the Rand, showing its strength, as it traded in a small range, but holding strong once again. A small range of 24c was all...
Where to Next for the Post-Zexit Rand?
This was the week. The week of all weeks. The long awaited (more than 9 years for some!) fall of President Zuma, as he finally admitted defeat and ...
Rand Takes Global & Local Volatility in it's Stride
In a whirlwind week, the Rand was really caught in the middle of a global thunderstorm... However, a volatile few days only created a range of arou...
Rand slips back over R12/$...as predicted
Another week rolls by... ...and after making multi-year record lows in the past few weeks, it seemed as if the Rand had finally broken from its dow...
Rand breaks R12/$ barrier - what next...?
With the Rand momentum seemingly unstoppable, what is coming next as the incredible run continues...? The Rand is booming. There is no doubt about ...
Breaking key levels, the Rand strengthens further...
While the Rand did not gain a lot in terms of value this week, it broke some key levels... ...and this meant that this week was deemed as a very su...
Rand keeps holding strong in 2018
Well, firstly - welcome to 2018 and our first Rand Review of the year - and trust you had a great break and have fully recharged! The new year has ...
The Rand is fighting the tide...(and winning!)
What a week for the Rand, as the local currency made its best one week gain in 18 months! Who would have thought a month back that the Rand would b...
Rand awaits ANC Conference with bated breath...
A tough week for the Rand - the noise is ever increasing around the local market, and it is struggling to keep above it all. Following one of the b...
Rand gains over 50c after being junked...?
Well, who would have believed it...? We are into December already. Time sure has flown ... 2017 has been nothing short of a blur. In fact, even thi...
#JunkStatus Strikes Again...
It has happened. As long expected, the Rand was downgraded to #JunkStatus - but with some mitigation, as S&P dropped the guillotine, and gave SA a ...
Rand bounces back from worst level of 2017
Another week dominated by politics slips by... This one filled with more topsy-turvy movement, on the back of political unrest and further concerni...
Political Worries Weigh On The Rand
This was one of the more choppy and difficult weeks for importers, exporters and investors alike... If you are just watching the news and events an...
The Rollercoaster is Back with a Bang...Can the Rand Recover
The South African local currency has always made a habit of reversing trend when it was least expected. And that is what makes the game of forex so...
Budgets and Shuffles...Rand Takes The Hit
Being a finance minister is all about growing the country's economy. It is solutions to problems. Which in turn provides an environment to grow the...
Zuma shuffles the pack... and the Rand
Last time our esteemed Jacob decided to do the shuffle, we got some kind of warning that it was due to happen, with rumblings around Pravin Gordhan...
Comeback time for the Rand - but for how long...?
In true fashion, just when all hope is lost, the market takes a corner. And the Rand showed it still had some fight in it, as it picked itself off ...
The Weak ZAR Continues...Is It Time to Secure YOUR Rands?
A new month, a new start. But it did not seem to make any difference for the weakening ZAR. As the week moved along, it seemed that the poor Rand w...
Rand loses 4% of value...what now?
The headline says it all..."Rand loses 4% of value...what now?" A truly bruising week for the economy, as the Rand soared to touch over R13.71/$ - ...
Rand on Track, despite Hurricanes & Earthquakes, (no) Hikes & Scandals
Natural disasters, economic disasters and whipsawing financial markets... The Rand was dealt further body blows this last week...and in so doing mo...
ZAR Crashes ... were YOU ready for it?
All good things come to an end, right? That was the story of this week as the weight of all the negative news and economic events took its toll on ...
Rand Hits 12 Week Best...But Can't Hold On To Gains
The United States is enduring a very difficult period... Having just been hit with Hurricane Harvey, one of the most destructive hurricanes we have...
Harvey to the ZAR rescue...and to USD's detriment
It was another week of building. Not positive building, but building of tension globally, waiting for an explosion... ...as Hurricane Harvey raged ...
Is the USDZAR becoming a more stable market...?
All of us began the week with some trepidation as to what was coming next. Despite some rocky ground, it had been a great couple of weeks for the Z...
Rand makes a swift recovery from Zuma-flu!
Well, well, well...who would have thought? After a catastrophic previous week with Zuma surviving the #NoConfidence vote, all eyes were on the Rand...
Zuma dodges the bullet! But the Rand doesn't...
Can you believe it? Zuma dodged the bullet again. And the poor Rand just so happened to be standing right behind him, and was left no option but to...
Rand loses ground - exactly as predicted...
While many were holding thumbs that the ZAR's continued period of strength and stability would someone manage to keep going, it seemed the honeymoo...
Major wins, major losses - a see-saw week for the Rand
The Rand has been bootstrapping it for a bit too long... And all too soon, it seemed its luck has run out. And then there was a comeback. And then ...
The Resilient Rand stands strong... (somehow)
This last week was nothing short of confusing for most. After the comeback of the ZAR during the previous week, many had high hopes that this week ...
The USDZAR keeps fighting the tide...and winning!
While it has felt feels like the tide is dragging a seemingly helpless ZAR out to sea... ...the market just keeps on fighting back! With no rationa...
Resistance is holding the Rand from going further...but for how long?
The market did not react how persons hoped it would this week, as it sent shockwaves through the financial world... ..."where to from here?" was th...
USDZAR Weakens over R13/$ - where to from here?
Well, that was quite a week... Things looked pretty rosy to start. And then ended not quite on the same score. Such swings of 'fortune' are what br...
ZAR in amongst ConCourt, Constitution Change & Political Turmoil...
What did we say last week? We thought perhaps we would have a quiet week ahead of us with a lack of economic events, but concluded with this: "But ...
Rand makes gains before Fed and Mining Charter bite
A week which was looking so good... Steady, smooth, and almost calm strengthening of the market from Monday morning through Wednesday... ...only fo...
The Rand and #JunkStatus - The Irrational Truth
Isn’t it amazing, how time and again, when the news is about the worst it can get, that the Rand pulls a fast one against everyone’s expectation. W...
Events & Elements vs the Rand...who takes the win?
It's been a crazy couple of weeks for the ZAR, both on the home front and abroad. Events, scandals, surprises and shocks have come thick and fast.....
Zuma win leaves Rand stuttering, but fighting back...
It is difficult to put this week into a few words... The market was at its undecided worst, as it fought against news, economic events all week lon...
Zuma wobbles, Rates hold, and Rand's on the Run!
A week built up on anticipation of big action over the weekend... ...with the Rand benefiting handsomely from the expectations. When it looked like...
Rollicking Rand has investors in a spin!
What a chaotic week for the Rand, as it was thrown from side to side, upside down and the right way up! A week of events, mostly outside of the cou...
A tale of two halves...as predicted
When the Rand crashed its way up to R13.71 on Tuesday last week, alarm bells were already going off... After a volatile period, it looked like the ...
Choppy waters & dangerous times for the Rand...
Choppy, undecided, unsettling and dangerous... A rather unsettling week sure did not help settle any investors nerves, as we saw no stability in th...
From positive to pear-shaped - what next for ZAR?
A week which started so well... ...and then back to usual business once again. How many more times are we going to have this It was a week of event...
Against all odds...the ZAR wins again...as predicted
A calm surface...but turmoil underneath. The gains of the Rand over the last week are a welcome relief to many who had seen their wealth getting sl...
But...why did the Rand strengthen?
Sentiment reaches an extreme...and then the tables turn. As per popular belief, the Rand went rushing onwards in the first half of this week. It we...
The Rand gets junked...where to from here?
#JunkStatus, Downgrades, Protests, #ZumaMustFall, and more… ....just another week of South African politics and economics. There was no lack of act...
Rand Review - 3 Apr 2017
JZ has done it ... again ... and more
Rand Review - 27 Mar 2017
This past week was nothing short of a blitzkrieg.
Rand Review - 27 Mar 2017
This past week was nothing short of a blitzkrieg. An annihilation. But not the type we have come to know over the years with the USDZAR... ...for o...
Rand Review - 20 Mar 2017
Well...
Rand Review - 13 Mar 2017
A week which began so well for the Rand...
Rand Review - 6 Mar 2017
A week which was neither here nor there...
Rand Review - 27 Feb 2017
Well, well well…
Rand Review - 20 Feb 2017
What a comeback!
Rand Review - 13 Feb 2017
The State of the Nation.
Rand Review - 13 Feb 2017
The State of the Nation. Or should we say, Chaos of the State of the nation? What else could be the talking point of this week? As the Rand ducked ...
Rand Review - 6 Feb 2017
After a barnstorming previous week, we expected nothing short of exactly that, once again for this past week...
Rand Review - 30 Jan 2017
Hectic. Worrying. And yet, just as predicted...
Rand Review - 23 Jan 2017
Another week.
Rand Review - 19 Dec 2016
This was a rather topsy-turvy week for the Rand, with the defining event being the US Fed announcement of increased interest rates for only the second time in a decade.
Rand Review - 12 Dec 2016
You win some, you lose some...
Rand Review - 05 Dec 2016
A week which started so well for the Rand, had a mid-week collapse, and then gained most of it back again.
Rand Review - 28 Nov 2016
A fair week for the Rand - it gained some ground, and jumped some hurdles. When one takes a look at the line-up of events that passed over the previous week, it is a great surp...
Rand Review - 21 Nov 2016
After the crash-boom-bang of previous weeks, this one was a little sleepy for the Rand as the dust began to slowly settle (except for Friday), after a frantic couple of months...
Rand Review - 14 Nov 2016
What. A. Week.
Rand Review - 7 Nov 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 7 November 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week ahead.
Rand Review - 31 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 24 October 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week ahead.
Rand Review - 24 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 24 October 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week...
Rand Review - 24 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 24 October 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week ahead.
Rand Review - 17 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 17 October 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week...
Rand Review - 17 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 17 October 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week ahead.
Rand Review - 10 Oct 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 10 October 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week ahead.
Rand Review - 3 Oct 2016
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Rand Review - 26 Sept 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 26 September 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the we...
Rand Review - 26 Sept 2016
Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 26 September 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week ahead.
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Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 19 September 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week ahead.
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Welcome to our Weekly Rand Review for 12 September 2016, where we take a look at how things unfolded last week and give you our thoughts for the week ahead.
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