Monday, May 7, 2007

South Africa's Rand Extends Gains as Prices of Gold and Platinum Advance

(Bloomberg) -- The South African rand gained for a fifth day, its longest winning run in more than a month, as gold and platinum prices advanced.

The currency of Africa's largest economy reversed earlier losses as the price of the precious metals, which together account for about a fifth of exports, rose. The currency often moves in tandem with the metals and higher prices mean increased revenue from abroad and a stronger rand.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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