South Africa's rand edged lower on Tuesday against a buoyant dollar, ahead of a highly anticipated national budget speech. At 1503 GMT, the rand traded at 18.4075 against the U.S. dollar, 0.15% weaker than its previous close.

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South Africa's rand weakened early on Tuesday against a buoyant dollar, ahead of unemployment data due later in the day and a national budget speech on Wednesday. At 0739 GMT, the rand traded at 18.47 against the U.

South Africa is one of the latest countries President Trump has targeted since taking office. Last week, the White House issued an executive order completely cutting off financial assistance to the country.