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How Did the Cedi End 2025 as Africa’s #4 Best-Performing Currency?

Ghana’s cedi surged 50% against the dollar, then crashed 13% in three months. How gold hoarding and rate shocks created Africa’s most volatile comeback story.
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What’s Really Powering the South African Rand’s Surprising Strength Against the US Dollar

The South African rand defies gravity with a 12.4% surge, but persistent deficits and fragile fundamentals tell a different story about sustainability.
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Gold 2026 Outlook: Three Scenarios Wall Street Isn’t Prepared For

Gold could hit $8,196 or crash to $2,305 in 2026. Wall Street’s consensus forecasts ignore the chaos already brewing in currencies and deficit spending.
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Still Saving in Rand? Why South Africans Must Diversify Into USD Now

The Rand surged 10% in 2025—yet swung 15.8% in twelve months. One strong year masks the pattern that keeps repeating itself.
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South African Rand Steadies—Are Investors Right to Bet on Positive Signals?

The South African Rand surged 8% this year while volatility ravaged markets. What do investors see that economists might be missing?
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What Is Balance of Trade in Forex Context?

Balance of trade in forex isn’t just exports minus imports—it’s the hidden force crushing currencies overnight in Africa’s volatile markets.
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What Are Safe-Haven Currencies in Forex?

Safe-haven currencies profit from chaos while others collapse—the USD, CHF, and JPY thrive when fear strikes markets hardest.