South African rand weakens on dollar and oil

The South African rand slipped as a stronger dollar and rising oil prices weighed on the currency. Investors also digested mixed domestic economic data including mining and manufacturing figures.

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South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 30, 2020.  REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/Illustration

The South Africa rand weakened 0.8% to 16.1750 against the United States dollar on Thursday afternoon amid stronger crude prices and greenback gains.

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