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News24 | Peace hopes lift rand as oil tumbles (opens original article in a new tab)

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The rand strengthened against the dollar after US President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, while oil prices fell and inflation is expected to rise.

  • Rand strengthened by 2% after Trump canceled US strikes on Iran
  • Brent crude oil dropped below $90 per barrel
  • Inflation expected to rise to 4.7% in May

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