Despite thin trade due to the holiday season, the rand experienced a small rally on Tuesday, following a surge in the gold price.
The rand chalked up further gains against the dollar on Tuesday, helped by gold prices reaching another record high.
Gold rose to an all-time high above $4,500 an ounce on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts.
Silver and platinum also advanced to records. Spot gold climbed nearly 1%, building on three consecutive days of gains.
This drove the rand to trade…
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