Wednesday, May 30, 2007

S.Africa government bonds, rand weaken on inflation leap

(Reuters) - South African government bonds weakened on Wednesday after official figures showed inflation soaring to a near four-year record of 6.3 percent year-on-year in April, hardening the case for higher interest rates.

The rand currency tracked bonds lower, extending its session losses against the dollar to touch 6-week lows against the dollar.


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