Africa
March 24, 2026
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South African Rand Slides as Strong Dollar and Oil Fears Weigh on Markets

South Africa’s currency came under renewed pressure as global market conditions shifted, with the rand weakening against the U.S. dollar despite signs of improving domestic economic momentum. The currency dropped sharply in Tuesday trading, reflecting how external factors continue to dominate investor sentiment. While recent data pointed to a modest expansion in economic activity, concerns […]

US News
January 30, 2026
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US Treasury Tightens Currency Oversight but Finds No Manipulation

The United States Treasury has announced stricter monitoring of global currency practices while concluding that no major trading partner engaged in currency manipulation during the most recent review period. In its latest semi annual report, the department said it would broaden scrutiny of how countries intervene in foreign exchange markets, including efforts to resist both […]