South African rand claws back losses as markets bet on US rate cuts soon JOHANNESBURG, July 16 (Reuters) - The South African rand clawed back some losses on Tuesday, after tumbling on Monday, on rising expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates. At 0800 GMT, the rand traded at 18.1575 against the dollar ZAR=D3 , about 0.2% stronger than its previous close.

South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 16 JOHANNESBURG, July 16 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Tuesday. ECONOMIC EVENTS South Africa's government holds its weekly auction of long-term bonds. South Africa's government and the World Bank hold a conference on building resilience to climate change.

African Markets - Factors to watch on July 16 July 16 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Tuesday. - - - - - EVENTS: Counting continues in Rwanda's presidential election. GLOBAL MARKETS Asian shares fell on Tuesday as investors pondered the prospect of a Trump victory and what that would mean for China, while the dollar climbed for a second day even though dovish Fed comm

UPDATE 1-South African rand tumbles as attack on Trump shakes up markets Updates prices as of 1615 GMT, adds analyst comment in paragraph 4 JOHANNESBURG, July 15 (Reuters) - The South African rand tumbled against the dollar on Monday, as the assassination attempt on former U.S. president Donald Trump this weekend dented appetite for riskier assets and spurred safe-haven demand globally.

BUZZ-FX options wrap - billions, value, GBP call, intervention, ZAR Trader option data from DTCC shows 12.5 billion euros of EUR/USD FX options , most around 1.0900, expiring on Monday and Tuesday, so no surprise to see a limited EUR/USD spot range around this level. Quite a busy data week which includes a European central bank policy announcement could increase volatility and add value to shorter-dated expiry EUR/USD options , where 1-week expiry implied volatility is currently trading lows sin