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The rand weakened about 0.3 percent to 16.64 per dollar ahead of South Africa's local elections, as investors assessed the US plan to end AGOA trade benefits for South Africa from 2027. South Africa's trade ministry said it would support affected industries, and fuel prices were set to fall in November.
A weaker rand raises the local cost of dollar-priced imports, while the AGOA loss mainly hits autos and agriculture exports rather than feed-ingredient demand.
businessintelligence.moReutersNov 3, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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