A day of resignations:
The US Dollar and the Rand are being moved the most within FX markets, awakened by important resignations on their respective soils. In the United States of America, Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the United Nations, has resigned representing yet another high-profile exit from Trump’s inner circle of governors and diplomats. Speaking in the Oval Office this afternoon, the resignation appears to be accompanied by limited controversy, with mutual support being demonstrated as the individuals spoke alongside each other in Washington. The Dollar had received a considerable bid this morning amidst weak Euro, Sterling and European equity market performances. Throughout the afternoon and an increasingly risk-off tone, the Dollar has given back some of its gains in favour of the Pound. The same story perseveres this morning, with markets dominated by Brexit border concerns, balanced against US economics and Italian trauma. The Rand gained considerable value amidst the resignation of South African Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene. The controversy surrounding South Africa today stemmed from Nene’s self-confessed implication within the Gupta scandal, contradicting his previous claims of innocence and isolation. Ridding South Africa’s economic governance from the influence of the Guptas through the vessel of Nene represents a reduction in economic and political risk, resulting in the confusing appreciation of the emerging market currency.
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