dOVERVIEW
- Dollar Index inches lower for the fifth consecutive session.
- USD/CAD eyes 1.30 psychological level.
- Commodities are hot; Gold nears $1,200 and WTI up 2.3%.
HIGHLIGHT
Things seem to be falling apart for the South African Rand recently. The currency has lost nearly 9.50% of its spot value versus the US dollar this month. The Rand took an august tumble, dragged down by emerging market turmoil, with its espicentre in Ankara.