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Options Traders Cut Long-Term Bearish Bets on South African Rand

Tuesday, August 4, 2026


Options traders reduced long-term bearish positions on the South African rand, with hedging costs for 12-month rand declines falling to their lowest level in 2026. The reduction follows volatility linked to Middle East developments and the South African Reserve Bank's decision to hold interest rates unchanged.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-04/options-traders-cut-long-term-bearish-bets-on-south-african-rand

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