Rand ends off best level
The rand ended off its best level in quiet afternoon trade on Monday as the euro gave up Friday's gains and slipped below the US$1.33 per dollar level.
The rand remained weak after testing a four-and-a-half year worst level against the dollar overnight but was off the day's worst levels in midday trade on Tuesday as hopes were rekindled that the $700-billion financial bail-out package may eventually be passed by Congress later this week.