The rand strengthened slightly against the dollar on Friday with other emerging markets, but its gains were capped by a strong dollar ahead of US growth data.
At 0655 GMT the rand was 0.42% stronger at R14.3800 per dollar compared with an overnight close of R14.4400.
The currency market’s focus is now on the US GDP data, which could reinforce bullishness about the world’s top economy after a slew of numbers this week pointed at an improved outlook.
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