• USD/ZAR initially gained but gave up some ground as investors awaited interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and the South African Reserve Bank.
• Fed policymakers are expected to keep interest rates steady on Wednesday, but Trump’s recent comments urging the central bank to lower borrowing costs could complicate their decision..
Investors will also focus on the SARB's first interest rate decision of 2025 on Thursday, with economists anticipating a 25 basis point cut to 7.50%.
•At GMT 10:50, the pair was trading down 0.18 percent at 18.685
• Immediate resistance is located at 18.880 (38.2%fib), any close above will push the pair towards 19.000(Psychological level).
• Strong support is seen at 18.611 (50%fib) and break below could take the pair towards 18.343(61.8%fib)
Recommendation: Good to buy around 18.600 with stop loss of 18.200 and target price of 18.900