# Rand, bonds recover slightly from virus-related selloff - Moneyweb

> The rand recovered slightly on Tuesday after a virus-related selloff, trading 0.14% firmer at R14.58 per dollar. It had earlier slid to R14.71, its weakest in two months. Local bonds also rallied, with the 2026 benchmark yield falling 6 basis points.

- Date: 2020-01-28 · published 2020-01-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/55374-rand-bonds-recover-slightly-from-virus-related-selloff-moneyweb
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

The rebound eases near-term import cost pressure for South African feed buyers, though analysts warned it could be temporary while virus risks persist.

## Read by commodity

- USDZAR: bearish ▼

## Sources

- moneyweb.co.za: https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news-fast-news/rand-bonds-recover-slightly-from-virus-related-selloff/

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