Rand Performance: The South African Rand (ZAR) has maintained a relatively steady stance, hovering around R16.47 to the US Dollar. Currency traders are largely sitting on their hands, avoiding major structural positions until the central bank gives clear guidance next week.
Bond Yields: The benchmark 2035 government bond yield is holding steady, trading at around 8.77%. Investors are monitoring a massive data dump scheduled for next week, which includes the leading business cycle index, producer inflation (PPI), trade balance data, and the national budget balance.