Rand weakens as 10 year yields flirt with 3%

15 May 2018 / JSE Market Updates Posted by: Odwa Magwentshu

The 10 year US treasury bonds went to flirt with the 3 % mark once more to have the dollar index firmer against Emerging markets. Investors had their attention back towards the US and Chinese officials that will be meeting this week. The dollar index rose by 0.05% after yesterday’s trading session.

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