
Investec's chief economist says the rand lost ground as the US dollar rose on AI-stock bubble concerns and higher oil prices. Brent crude was above $114 a barrel, and gold fell to about $4,016 an ounce.
Oil shipping freight rates reached record highs, and the chance of a US-Iran peace deal was seen as remote.
Higher oil and freight costs raise import and transport costs for South African feed buyers. A stronger dollar also pressures the rand, lifting the cost of dollar-priced inputs.
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Tras 323 eventos alcista de macro pasados, Petróleo crudo (Brent) se movió una mediana de +0,7 % en 5 sesiones (58% al alza; mitad central entre -2,9 % y +3,7 %), y +1,3 % en 20.
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