July 21, 2026

South African rand strengthens as oil prices drop on US-Iran mediation hopes

South African rand strengthens as oil prices drop on US-Iran mediation hopes

The South African rand has strengthened against the U.S. dollar, trading at approximately R16.50, as Brent crude oil prices fell below $90 a barrel. This development is linked to optimism surrounding potential mediation between the U.S. and Iran, which includes a proposed 10-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. South Africa, as

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Bitcoin: Rising oil prices keep BTC in check – Long-term holders in limbo

Bitcoin: Rising oil prices keep BTC in check – Long-term holders in limbo

Bitcoin [BTC] has absorbed a run of blows, and although sentiment looks steadier with the asset testing $64,500 again, the market has yet to earn a bullish label. Traditional investors appear to be circling back, adding $75.76 million in inflows between the 13th and the 17th of July, yet several forces keep the market in

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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Defiant Nifty bulls aim to protect 24,200 ahead of busy earnings day, weekly expiry

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Defiant Nifty bulls aim to protect 24,200 ahead of busy earnings day, weekly expiry

Home Market News Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades lower; Brent remains below $89 Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty bulls aim to protect the 24,000-24,200 zone despite crude oil prices. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank fell, but ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel offset losses. Nifty Bank protected 57,500.

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