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The rand continues to hold firm against major currencies, supported by a stabilising global backdrop and improving local sentiment. Since late July, EUR/ZAR has moved from around 21.1 to 20.0, and USD/ZAR from 18.3 to 17.2 — a gain of roughly 5–6 percent for the rand. The global policy story is key. The Federal Reserve delivered two rate cuts in September and October, lowering the effective funds rate from 4.33% to 3.87%, and is now expected to pause through early 2026. Marke

China’s post-Covid recovery has fallen short of expectations, with economic performance consistently lagging behind forecasts. This has led to mounting global expectations for bold action from Beijing. But what’s behind this slowdown, and which steps should policymakers consider to bring growth back on track?

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