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The rand's strong start to 2019 is continuing, and expected volatility has fallen to near an eight-month low. Traders are discounting upcoming risks such as the budget speech, a ratings review and May elections.
Lower rand volatility makes dollar-denominated feed imports easier to price for South African buyers. The story does not point to a change in feed grain supply or demand.
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