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The rand weakened in early trade on Wednesday as the dollar index rose toward two-decade highs after a hawkish comment from Chicago Fed President Charles Evans. South African equities fell more than 2% and the 2030 benchmark bond yield rose.
Continued dollar strength and rising local yields tighten financial conditions in South Africa, keeping import costs for feed ingredients elevated.
moneyweb.co.zaAnait Miridzhanian, ReutersSep 28, 2022Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
