The rand fell as low as 14.1600 against the dollar, its weakest since May 17, before paring losses to trade roughly 0.5% weaker at 14.1050 by 1553 GMT.
The three main New York indexes initially fell on the announcement before rebounding, with analysts pointing out that prices rose less than expected on a monthly basis.
After Eisai, Sumitomo Realty and Development Co was the best performer on the Nikkei, with a 7.55% rally. Mitsubishi Estate and Tokyo Tatemono followed suit, rising 4.05% and 3.75%, respectively.