The dollar index hovered at a one-month high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as remarks by Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller dampened expectations for a March rate cut.
The rand broke through R19/$ early on Wednesday for the first time in weeks. A year ago, it was trading at R17.06.
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