China’s top central banker signals that the US and China are close to a deal on currency, but all eyes are on Tuesday’s crucial Brexit vote
The rand was slightly firmer against major global currencies on Monday morning, benefiting slightly from events on Sunday.
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell also gave an interview at the weekend that was upbeat on the US economy’s prospects.
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