# Rand resurgence: What’s driving its strength - Moneyweb

> The rand has recently strengthened, driven mainly by a weaker US dollar amid tariff uncertainty and capital flowing into higher-yielding emerging-market assets. The article notes the rand's long-term structural weakness against the dollar.

- Date: 2025-06-24 · published 2025-06-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/24503-rand-resurgence-what-s-driving-its-strength-moneyweb
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger rand reduces import costs for South African feed buyers but can squeeze local exporters, and the trend depends on continued dollar weakness and global risk appetite.

## Read by commodity

- USDZAR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- moneyweb.co.za: https://www.moneyweb.co.za/financial-advisor-views/rand-resurgence-whats-driving-its-strength/

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