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South African rand steady as US jobs data awaited

The rand was steady in early trade as investors awaited U.S. jobs data. Escalating Middle East conflict pushed oil higher, renewing concerns about inflation and higher interest rates.

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The South African rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday as investors awaited U.S. jobs data, while escalating Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher, stoking concerns about inflation and higher interest rates.