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| AFRICA’S CURRENCIES ARE TELLING DIFFERENT STORIES |
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The South African rand strengthened about 0.4% to trade at 16.0550 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a softer dollar and higher gold prices heading for a third consecutive weekly gain.
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INDUSTRY · NIGERIA
Dangote Refinery secures $1 billion underwriting ahead of IPO
Dangote Refinery has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme as it prepares for a planned initial public offering that could become Africa's largest. The financing includes a completed private placement and additional support tied to the IPO.
CURRENCIES · UGANDA
Uganda's shilling gets support from fresh foreign-currency inflows
Uganda's shilling is expected to maintain a firm tone as month-end inflows from charities and commodity exporters bring more foreign currency into the market.
MARKETS · AFRICA
African currencies are responding differently to the weaker dollar
The weaker dollar is providing support to some African currencies, but the benefits remain uneven. Nigeria is seeing support from offshore investor inflows, Zambia from strong copper prices and Kenya from continued stability in its foreign-exchange market.
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AUG 21, 2026
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COMMODITIES
The weaker dollar is pushing gold higher
Gold is heading for another weekly gain, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and lower long-term Treasury yields. The shift is helping push the precious metal higher as investors reassess the outlook for global markets.
For Africa's gold-producing economies, higher prices can mean stronger export earnings and support for local currencies. But the benefits will depend on production levels, export structures and how much value remains within the countries producing the metal.
THE AFRICA ANGLE: Gold is helping some African economies at a time when higher oil prices are creating fresh risks for others.
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