In early trade the rand was at R16.67 against the dollar, 0.27% stronger than its previous close.

Gold was at $1 738.21 an ounce, up 0.3%

To clamp down on inflation.

Brent crude rose 0.8% to $105.24 a barrel.

In early trade the rand was at R16.89 against the dollar, 0.35% stronger than its previous close.

Rising interest rates locally and globally give savers and risk-averse investors more options.

Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1 726.70 an ounce.

In early trade the rand was at R16.76 per dollar.

All eyes on US interest rate decision expected later this week.

Gold was at $1 724.68 an ounce, down 0.2%.

Emerging markets would offer an extra advantage, that is high-risk premium in bond and rates curves.

Front-month contract trades above next contract in bullish pattern.

In early trade the rand was at R17.03 against the dollar, 0.06% weaker than its previous close.

Gold was at $1 713.75 an ounce, down 0.3%.

In afternoon trade the rand traded at R17.01 against the dollar.