Rand's Wild Rollercoaster Leaves Traders Reaching for Gold (and Aspirin)

If currency markets were a game show, the South African rand would be that contestant who keeps you guessing - sometimes brilliant, sometimes... well, let's just say it's complicated.

Gold Rush or Gold Blush?

The rand's recent flirtation with volatility has traders scratching their heads, as last week's budget postponement sent jitters through the market faster than a caffeinated day trader. But fear not! Gold prices swooped in like a shiny superhero, providing some much-needed support for the currency. After all, nothing says "I've got your back" quite like record-high precious metal pric...