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 resigned as
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 around 20c - surprisingly low... What
Rand slips back over R12/$...as predicted
Another week rolls by... ...and after making multi-year record lows in the past few weeks, it seemed as if the Rand had finally broken from its downward trend, and pushed
Rand breaks R12/$ 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 it. As we pushed through the
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
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: Looking for Reasons Why...or Simply Looking Ahead?
This article was first featured on Fin24.com - you can read it over here - they felt it was so informative, they had to share it with their audience. I
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
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 best
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 this last week
#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 fat stamp of #JunkStatus
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 concerning decisions from President Zuma. What is happening
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 and trying to make decisions based
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 interesting. When
Understanding WHAT Moves Financial Markets - The See-Saw Analogy
What ACTUALLY moves financial markets? It is a point of debate which seemingly will never end. Economists will tell you it is a combination of economic, political and social events
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 country's economy. No matter how
Finance Minister Gigaba's Mid-Term Budget Speech
Generally, budget speeches, whether they are the yearly or mid-term ones, are a point of high interest in a country. It is where the most crucial economic figures for 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's safety. This time