• USD/ZAR edged higher on Friday as traders await tariff updates after Ramaphosa-Trump call.
• U.S. imports from South Africa now face a 30% duty the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa but President Ramaphosa's office said he spoke with Trump, and trade teams from both nations will hold further talks.
• Next week's releases include manufacturing output , mining production, unemployment figures and retail sales data .
• These releases will provide valuable insights into industrial activity, labor market conditions, and consumer spending trends, offering a broader view of the economy's overall health and momentum.".
• At GMT 15:16 ,the dollar was up 0.19 % at 17.710 against South African rand.
• Immediate resistance is located at 17.888 (Psychological level), any close above will push the pair towards 18.000 (Psychological level).
• Strong support is seen at 17.434 (23.6%fib) and break below could take the pair towards 17.365(Lower BB)
Recommendation: Good to buy around 17.700 with stop loss of 17.400 and target price of 18.200
