UPDATE 1-South African rand gains after US inflation report Updates prices to reflect afternoon trade JOHANNESBURG, July 26 (Reuters) - The South African rand gained against the dollar on Friday, after a reading of U.S. inflation did little to alter expectations of a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. At 1510 GMT, the rand traded at 18.27 against the dollar ZAR=D3 , about 0.6% stronger than its previous close.

South African rand gains, focus on US inflation data JOHANNESBURG, July 26 (Reuters) - The South African rand gained in early trade on Friday, as markets focused on a key U.S. inflation reading that could offer more cues on the Federal Reserve's future interest rate path. At 0730 GMT, the rand traded at 18.26 against the dollar ZAR=D3 , about 0.6% stronger than its previous close.

African Markets - Factors to watch on July 26 NAIROBI, July 26 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Friday. - - - - - EVENTS: *Ghana's central bank is due to announce its latest benchmark lending rate decision. GLOBAL MARKETS The yen stabilized near a 12-week high against the dollar on Friday while Asia-Pacific equity markets remained on the back foot a day after their wor

South African Markets -Factors to watch on July 26 JOHANNESBURG, July 26 (Reuters) - The following economic event, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Friday. ECONOMIC EVENTS South Africa's government will hold its weekly auction of inflation-linked bonds. SOUTH AFRICAN MARKETS The South African rand strengthened against a weaker dollar on Thursday, after U.S.

UPDATE 1-South African rand strengthens against weaker dollar Updates prices to reflect afternoon trade, adds U.S. data in paragraphs 4-5, analyst comment in paragraph 8 JOHANNESBURG, July 25 (Reuters) - The South African rand strengthened against a weaker dollar on Thursday, after U.S. economic data readings left intact expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September.