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South African rand extends losses, nears 17/$ as traders mull central bank rate hold

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South African rand extends losses, nears 17/$ as traders mull central bank rate hold
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The South African rand has weakened significantly, approaching the 17-per-dollar threshold following an unexpected decision by the central bank to hold interest rates steady. This decline reflects investor reaction to the bank's monetary policy stance amid broader economic pressures.

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JOHANNESBURG, July 24 (Reuters) – The South African rand extended the previous session’s losses on Friday after the central bank unexpectedly left interest rates unchanged, pushing the currency close to the 17-per-dollar level for the first time since April.

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