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Rand Near Its Strongest in a Month as Brent Slips Below US$80

The Rio Times · 1h ago · 🇧🇷 Brazil

Rand Near Its Strongest in a Month as Brent Slips Below US$80

South Africa’s rand traded near R16.33 to the dollar on 6 August 2026, close to its strongest level in almost a month, as Brent crude slipped below US$80 a barrel and gold held above US$4,200. For a country that imports its oil and exports its metals, both moves point the same way. The post Rand Near Its Strongest in a Month as Brent Slips Below US$80 appeared first on The Rio Times .

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