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The rand fell about 0.4% to around 16.90 per dollar on April 30 as investors awaited monetary, credit, trade and budget data. Analysts flagged that a shrinking trade surplus, possibly from higher oil import costs, could pressure the currency.
A weaker rand and higher oil import bill raise feed import costs for South Africa. The data preview highlights energy-driven pressure on the trade balance.
finimize.comFinimize NewsroomApr 30, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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