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Since then, consumer prices have been at levels rarely seen before: average inflation stood at 3.2% in 2025, the lowest in over twenty years, despite a slight increase to 3.6% in December.<\/p>\n<p>The rand reacted positively, trading around 15.75 to the dollar on Thursday afternoon. According to Governor Lesetja Kganyago, the currency is benefiting not only from a weaker dollar, but also from increased demand for safe-haven assets and record-high gold prices.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Global imbalances, whether in terms of budget deficits, public debt, or trade surpluses, pose structural risks,&#8221; said Kganyago, while highlighting the resilience of financial markets and the continued global growth, supported by investment in artificial intelligence and expansionary fiscal policies.<\/p>\n<p>However, analysts point out that the current strength of the rand does not shield it from external shocks. 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