EUR/ZAR Outlook: Slightly weaker, but likely to move sideways, as the rate is below its recent average and lacks a clear driver.
Key drivers:
• The European Central Bank has kept interest rates steady, reflecting subdued inflation and cautious growth in the Eurozone.
• Higher precious metal prices have supported the South African Rand, boosting investor confidence and demand for the currency.
• South Africa's inflation shows signs of rising, potentially affecting the Rand's longer-term stability.
Range: EUR/ZAR is expected to hold within the recent 3-month range, possibly drifting towards the lower end.
What could change it:
• Upside risk: A notable improvement in Eurozone economic data may bolster the euro and shift the rate higher.
• Downside risk: Continued weak economic data from Germany, along with rising global economic concerns, could press the Rand stronger against the euro.