Rand Hits Records and May Strengthen Further Through 2026
Econ Desk
– December 9, 2025
4 min read
The rand’s recovery has been driven chiefly by a broad weakening of the dollar, which has been supported by domestic developments, and if the US looks to run its economy “hot” through 2026 the rand may easily hold levels of sub-17 to the greenback.

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