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Rand Garners Strength Ahead Of US CPI, Local Data Releases

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Spot USD/ZAR falters as risk sentiment has revived ahead of the release of US CPI data later today. The pair last deals at 18.7938, down ~1,890 pips on the day, after failing to close above the 19.00 figure yesterday. Bears set their sights on the 20-EMA at 18.4104. On the flip side, Jul 7 high of 19.1533 provides the initial topside target.

  • From a cross-asset perspective, the composite BBG Commodity Index has inched higher, with the precious metals subindex up ~0.2%. SAGB yields are lower across the curve, with 10-year breakeven inflation rate last seen at 6.49%. The FTSE/Africa All Share Index has added ~0.9% this morning.
  • South Africa's June mining data will be published at 10:30BST/11:30SAST, with manufacturing data coming up at 12:00BST/13:00SAST.

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