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Market Snapshot: USD/ZAR Makes New Low, Stocks Gain

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  • Global risk conditions seem to be on the firmer side today with EM FX gaining against the greenback, while equity indices trade in positive territory.
  • Global FI, however, remains under pressure on line with higher UST yields following hawkish overnight remarks from ‘Powell.
  • USD/ZAR has dipped below last week’s lows at 14.8548 on the back of USD weakness, despite a downturn in commodity prices: Gold -0.50%, Platinum -1.74%.
    • Next support seen at 14.7634, followed by 14.6539 & 14.5639. GBP/ZAR is also testing key support at 16.3106, & EUR/ZAR at 19.50.
  • SAGBs have trimmed early weakness, but remain +4-7-9.0bp higher on the day in 10-30Y tenors with the 10Y most offered.
  • Stocks remain on the front foot with the Top40 Index up +1.56%, with banks and miners leading the way. Anglo American +9%, BHP Group +5.83%.
  • EUR/ZAR


MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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