South African rand steady as hawkish Fed, Middle East tensions weigh
Published on March 19, 2026.
The South African rand remained steady in early Thursday trade following the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The central bank held rates steady but warned of risks of a persistent inflation spike. Economists are expected to maintain the main interest rate at its next policy announcement on March 26.
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