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South African rand firms ahead of data-packed week - REUTERS
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 24 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand strengthened on Monday, ahead of a flurry of local data this week which will give traders clarity on the state of Africa's most industrialised economy.
At 0748 GMT, the rand traded at 18.39 against the dollar , 0.3% firmer than its previous close.
Domestic investors will focus on South Africa's monthly consumer inflation reading on Wednesday, producer inflation figures on Thursday and trade and budget balance data on Friday.