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SA Rand Weakens Amid Commodity Price Drops and Money Supply Update

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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The South African Rand weakened on Thursday, trading about 0.4% weaker against the US Dollar. This decline followed the release of money supply figures by the SA Reserve Bank, which showed broad money supply growth was 7.93% year-on-year in September, down from 8.89% in August. The Rand was also pressured by declines in gold and platinum prices.

From channelafrica.co.za

Why it matters

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The Rand's value is linked to South Africa's commodity exports, which came under pressure from the price drops. The release of money supply and private-sector credit growth figures provides insight into the health of the South African economy.

From channelafrica.co.za

Who's involved

  • randOfficial currency of South Africa
  • South AfricaCountry whose currency and economy were affected
  • central bankReleased the money supply and credit growth figures

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • South AfricaSpeculative

    Currency depreciation and commodity price decline could weigh on the national economy.

  • JSESpeculative

    Rand weakening and commodity decline might pressure JSE valuations.

  • NedbankSpeculative

    Currency depreciation and commodity pressure could increase financial risk.

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The entities involved

  • rand

    official currency of South Africa

    Nothing else this week.

Coverage

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