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Rand weakens as higher oil prices weigh before Federal Reserve meeting

The South African rand has weakened as higher oil prices weigh on market sentiment ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting. The movement does not indicate a severe financial shock.

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Currency pressure and higher energy costs could raise inflation and financing concerns in South Africa.

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  1. Rand weakens as higher oil weighs, Federal meeting looms – Channel Africa ↗channelafrica.co.za · Recorded source date: Sep 14, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

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