We're targeting 6.20/dlr though that will be a tough level to break, but if it does it may target to 6.14/dlr.

It's a small piece, but it will be a growing piece.

The rand is still stuck in a range, but with a firmer bias. This has been a function of the renewed rise in precious metals prices. The rand is once again making use of its commodity status.

If you look at the subcategories, you see a backlog in sales orders while inventory levels are down and purchasing commitments are up,

Bonds are looking slightly overbought. Yields have come down a long way and its hard for them to push lower. We are seeing a bit of consolidation and wait for the Americans to return,

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