US Dollar

Gold can look simple on the chart, but the positioning behind it often tells a more complicated story. South African traders know this well because gold is not just another global asset. It can... 

South African forex traders are dealing with a market that feels unusually sensitive. The rand is moving on oil prices, US dollar strength, inflation expectations, and every signal from the South... 

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the release of inflation data which is expected to reflect pressures from the war in the Middle East. At 0619 GMT the rand... 

The South African rand weakened on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious while monitoring developments in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump paused a planned attack on Iran. At 0730 GMT... 

JSE-listed Harmony Gold has delivered a solid operating performance for the nine months to March 31, reflecting an excellent third quarter with improvements across all key operational metrics. In... 

The South African rand gained against a weaker dollar in early trade on Friday, as investors remained optimistic about a potential US-Iran peace deal despite renewed hostilities. The United States... 

JSE-listed woodfibre-based products company Sappi posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $52-million for the quarter ended March 31 – the second quarter... 

JSE-listed DRDGOLD has delivered strong operational and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, driven by higher throughput, disciplined cost management and continued exposure to a... 

Gold is no longer moving according to the classical rules investors are accustomed to, which reflects a deeper structural shift in the market, says brokerage and consultancy XS.com senior market... 

Vale, one of the world's largest iron-ore producers, on April 28 posted a 36% increase in its first-quarter net profit as it boosted sales volumes and benefited from higher prices for its products,... 

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Wednesday as investors waited for the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day, watching for clues on the economic fallout from... 

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as stalled peace negotiations between the US and Iran dampened hopes for an immediate easing of Middle East tensions, while domestically... 

The South African rand strengthened in early Thursday trade, supported by a weaker US dollar and rising investor optimism that the war in the Middle East may be nearing an end. At 0611 GMT, the... 

Financial brokerage and asset management firm EBC Financial Group (EBC) warns that the R3-a-litre levy cut will provide relief only for a month, while Brent-linked diesel costs and a weaker South... 

China is probably growing in importance to the gold market the same way it is growing in importance to the global economy. By contrast, the hegemonic dominance of the US is continuing to... 

The South African rand edged up in early Tuesday trade on a weaker dollar as oil prices dipped back below $100 a barrel and on signs of potential US-Iran dialogue, easing concerns about supply... 

South Africa's rand weakened on Monday as investors reacted to a US-Iran standoff that threatened oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude prices back above $100 a barrel and lifting... 

The South African rand was steady on Friday, with its future direction likely to be determined by the outcome of weekend talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad. At 1310 GMT the rand traded at... 

The South African rand was marginally weaker in early trade on Friday, with its future direction likely to be determined by the outcome of weekend talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad. At...