Rand weakens as AI panic boosts dollar

News24 Business6 November 2026 at 08:22

The US dollar held firm against major currencies on Friday, drawing support from safe-haven demand after a ‌selloff in AI stocks worldwide, though lower Treasury yields capped gains ahead of ⁠a closely watched US payrolls report.
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