In a markets article featured in the Business Report, Mergence CIO Brad Preston is quoted discussing the Rand. He notes that the recent South Africa-specific risks are no longer fully reflected in the currency. The potential for additional Rand strength, he suggests, hinges on global factors, a weakening dollar, and a robust economic recovery in China.

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