由于美元从18个月的高点回落，南非兰特周四早盘交易中微升，投资者正密切关注下周的中期预算，以寻找有关该国财政前景和信用评级前景的线索。
The South African rand edged up in early trade on Thursday as the dollar slipped from an 18-month peak, with investors looking ahead to next week's medium-term budget for clues on the country's fiscal outlook and credit rating prospects.
格林尼治时间06点38分，兰特兑美元汇率交投于16.5575，较前一收盘价上涨约0.3%。
At 0638 GMT, the rand traded at 16.5575 against the dollar , about 0.3% firmer than its previous close.
衡量美元兑一揽子货币汇率的美元指数下跌，回吐了周三公布的强于预期的美国通胀数据推动美元触及18个月高点后的大部分涨幅。
The dollar index , which measures the greenback against a basket of peers, fell, ceding most of the gains it made after stronger-than-expected US inflation data on Wednesday pushed it to an 18-month high.
在预算平衡改善和评级前景更趋乐观的预期背景下，投资者将密切关注财政部长恩诺克·戈东瓦纳下周发布的中期预算政策声明。
Investors will be watching Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's medium-term budget policy statement next week amid expectations of an improving budget balance and a more favourable ratings outlook.
ETM分析公司在一份报告中表示：“兰特正从美国市场寻找方向，但（中期预算政策声明）将使交易员处于观望状态。”
"The rand is looking to US markets for direction, but the (medium-term budget policy statement) will keep traders in limbo," ETM Analytics said in a note.
南非基准的2035年政府债券在早盘交易中也有所走强，收益率下跌6.5个基点至8.69%。
South Africa's benchmark 2035 government bond was also firmer in early deals, as the yield fell 6.5 basis points to 8.69%.