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Momentum On USDZAR Remains Bearish In Near Term

SOUTH AFRICA
  • Yesterday, Amplats and biggest unions agree to a new 5Y wage deal according to AMCU, which could be signed as early as this week (and effective from July).
    • Amplats agreed to a pay rise of 1,100 ZAR a month in the first year, which will rise to 1,500 ZAR in the fifth year (BBG).
  • South African prosecutors are planning more arrests in a corruption scandal that led to Zweli Mkhize’s resignation as health minister (BBG).
  • USDZAR ticks higher this morning after finding a local low at 15.6150 earlier; however, momentum looks bearish in the near term and further CNY consolidation could continue to drive the rand higher.
    • ST Support to watch on USDZAR stands at 15.50, followed by 15.2850 (100DMA),
    • On the topside, key resistance to watch stands at 16.

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