Market Watcher: The Rand can strengthen further

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David Shapiro of Otto1890 discusses the rand at R15.93 to the US dollar, the resilient US economy, the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision and the weaker dollar. He also considers whether now is a good time to buy emerging-market currencies.
26 Aug 1PM English South Africa Business · News

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