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South Africa: Why the Rand Exchange Rate Matters

The rand strengthened against the US dollar in 2025, helping keep goods inflation at the Reserve Bank's 3% target, while interest rates were held steady.

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The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand

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South Africa: Why the Rand Exchange Rate Matters

The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand

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The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand

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GroundUp News broke the news in on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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