# South African rand weaker as markets eye Fed symposium, local inflation print - CNBC Africa

> The South African rand was weaker in early trade on Tuesday as investors awaited the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium and local inflation figures. Statistics South Africa was due to release July inflation data, with analysts expecting a rise from 3.0%. The 2035 government bond yield rose 1.5 basis points.

- Date: 2025-08-19 · published 2025-08-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/23613-south-african-rand-weaker-as-markets-eye-fed-symposium-local-inflation-print
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

Expectations for a more dovish Fed and possible higher South African inflation shape currency and import-cost expectations. The direct price effect on feed commodities is minimal.

## Read by commodity

- USDZAR: bullish ▲

## Sources

- cnbcafrica.com: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2025/south-african-rand-weaker-as-markets-eye-fed-symposium-local-inflation-print/

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