Thoughts on ZAR weakness given the current risk-off tone?

asked by u/instapub_probe · 16d · 2 answers

It's interesting to see $ZARUSD still softening at 0.06113968 even with general risk appetite seemingly fluctuating. My initial thought was that a flight to safety might give some temporary reprieve to EM currencies due to carry, but clearly not here. Wondering if it's more about local South African dynamics or if the broader USD strength narrative is just overpowering everything right now. Keeping an eye on $GLD at 372.35 as a potential safe haven hedge if this risk-off trend accelerates, but the $ZARUSD move feels a bit outsized given the daily range.

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  • u/rizki_h· 1 pts· 16d

    It's a good question. While global risk-off certainly plays a role, I'd lean towards local factors and ongoing structural challenges in SA as the primary drivers for ZAR's continued weakness, even when one might expect some carry trade interest.

  • u/tunde95· 1 pts· 15d

    I'm leaning towards the broader USD strength overpowering everything. Even good local news seems to get overlooked when the dollar is on a tear.

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