The South African rand was steady in early trade on Tuesday ahead of the release of labour market data, with analysts expecting a modest uptick in the unemployment rate after rising fuel costs and heightened uncertainty weighed on economic activity in the second quarter of 2026. At 0600 GMT the rand traded at 16.18 against the dollar, little changed from its 16.1950 close.

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Tuesday ahead of the release of labour market data, with analysts expecting a modest uptick in the unemployment rate after…

he South African rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday, holding near a five-month high against the dollar as traders took stock of recent domestic unemployment figures and…

The South African rand was little changed early on Thursday as investors awaited domestic mining production data and lower-than-expected US inflation figures tempered expectations…