South African Rand Down as Greenback Appeal Rises

South African randThe South African rand continued a decline that set it to the lowest rate in almost two months as a greenback rebound is decreasing attractiveness for high-yielding emergent market currencies.

The dollar’s losing trend that was predominant during most of this year’s quarters favored traders chasing high-yieding options in emergent markets often funded by low borrowing costs in the U.S., providing conditions for the so called carry-traders to become extremely popular among investors.

Currently, as the dollar grows and interest rate talks emerge, currencies like the rand are losing appeal, and today’s movement following a downtrend predominant during the last weeks are likely to continue as investors shift their portfolio priorities.

USD/ZAR traded at 7.6605 as of 17:20 from an opening rate of 7.5643.

If you want to comment on the South African rand’s recent action or have any questions regarding this currency, please, feel free to reply below.

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