Rand at record low on fears Russia row will hit US trade ties

12 May 2023 - 10:40

By Robert Brand

The rand slumped to its weakest level on record against the dollar and government bond yields soared as a diplomatic row between South Africa and the US simmered, putting trade of as much as R400bn at risk.

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