ZAR: Rand On Defensive Amid Softer Precious Metals, Eyes SARB Rate Decision
Local assets have largely shrugged off South African CPI data released this morning, as inflation printed only marginally below expectations, and it is not expected to have much impact on the SARB's rate decision later today. When this is being typed, USD/ZAR trades at 16.2435 and bullish focus falls on Aug 4 high of 1