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Rand at weakest level in two years - Arno von Helden of Shyft provides a prognosis

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The Rand has taken a sharp fall and broken the R17 mark to the US Dollar, seeing it hovering at its lowest levels in two years. In this interview Arno von Helden of Shyft explains the likely local and global factors that have affected the tumble, and what educated information might expect from the Rand’s performance over the next six months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jul 2022 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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