S.Africa's rand slightly firmer against dollar

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The rand was firm against the dollar in early trade on Friday but looked to close within last week's range as thin trade and lack of market-moving data see the local currency follow the euro's moves. Bonds are expected to continue their gradual gains in the session as reinvestment of coupon payments and an illiquid market pushes prices to a two-week high. The local market is likely to wind down at around 1000 GMT as dealers, having already squared up their positions, are likely to take off early ahead of a long Christmas weekend. ...