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FX Market
The South African rand traded relatively stable against the US dollar, euro, and British pound as investors continue to assess developments surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while digesting softer US inflation data.
The Nigerian naira extended its momentum against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market, driven by robust FX liquidity and easing demand for international payments.
The Nigerian naira strengthened against Western currencies, including the US dollar, at the foreign exchange market on Wednesday despite an increase in international payments.
The naira dropped against the US dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange market (NFEM) on Tuesday on increased demand for foreign payments.
The South African rand weakened against the dollar to R16.80 but held steady against the euro at R19.63 and the pound at R22.70, First National Bank (FNB) said in its brief on Tuesday.
The naira exchange rate climbed to N1365 per dollar at the official market in the absence of significant demand for international payment. The forex market liquidity improved as interbank trading deals spiked, according to data released by the Central Bank.
The naira rallied against the US dollar at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Monday, reflecting improved liquidity in the official window. The naira climbed to N1365, according to the daily FX published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, from N1374.94 at last week’s close.
The South African rand weakened against major crosses in the foreign exchange market as investors sought positions in safer global currencies amid geopolitical pressures.
The Kenyan shilling (KES) gained strength against major crosses in the foreign exchange market last week, reflecting the absence of significant pressure on the local currency amidst growing diaspora remittances.