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South African rand subdued as investors eye US-Iran talks, domestic events

Global Published 22 September 2026, 12:35 · archived 22 Sep 2026

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was subdued in early trade on Tuesday as investors awaited ​potential US-Iran talks and key domestic data and ‌events later this week, including inflation figures and the central bank’s policy decision. At 0706 GMT, the rand traded ​at 16.2825 against the dollar , 0.2% weaker than ​its previous close. Tehran and Washington exchanged threats on ⁠Sunday, though US President Donald Trump said he would ​be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who ​is expected to be in New York this week for the UN meeting. Traders are focused on August inflation...

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