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South Africa: currency slump is a double-edged sword

The renewed slump in the rand has once again cast a spotlight on some of South Africa’s economic vulnerabilities. But while it is likely to put the balance of payments position under pressure and keep inflation elevated in the near term, it could help to restore external competitiveness over the longer term.

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