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FxWirePro: USD/ZAR slips lower dollar weakens amid rekindled tariff concerns

• The USD/ZAR slipped lower on Monday   as dollar weakened as trade tensions flared after Trump announced plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs from June 4.

•  Late Friday, Trump announced plans to raise steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50% starting Wednesday, hours after accusing China of breaching an agreement.

• Beijing dismissed Trump’s accusation as  groundless  and vowed strong measures to defend its interests.

• Domestic Data from the National Auto Association (NAAMSA) showed a 22% year-on-year rise in new vehicle sales in May.

 •At GMT 16:05, the pair was trading down 0.75 percent  at 17.859

• Immediate resistance is located at 18.071(38.2%fib), any close above will push the pair towards 18.353(50%fib).

• Strong support is seen at 17.757(23.6%fib) and break below could take the pair towards 17.627(Lower BB)

Recommendation: Good to sell  around 18.000 with stop loss of 18.200 and target price of 17.500

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