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Zim stock exchange loses further ground amid anxiety and hope
November 17, 2017--The ZSE has lost further ground as investors speculate that bank balances, which have been losing value against real US dollars, could strengthen in the wake of a potential new political dispensation.
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Source: FIN24
JSE rebounds after two days of losses
November 16, 2017--The JSE closed firmer on Thursday after two consecutive days of losses.
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Source: FIN24
Stronger rand bad news for most major JSE indices
November 15, 2017--South Africa is already paying a price for the current political uncertainty in the form of sharply higher bond yields. These yields supported the rand, but the stronger rand was bad news for the JSE.
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Source: FIN24
JSE and FTSE Russell extend partnership to Fixed Income Indices
November 15, 2017--The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and FTSE Russell will extend its existing equity index partnership to also provide a range of co-branded fixed income indices.
This provides investors with access to internationally recognised benchmarking standards and should strengthen the development and growth of the local fixed income market.
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Source: Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
JSE follows global markets down for second day
November 15, 2017--All indices closed the day down, expect for Industrials which inched by 0.1%
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Source: FIN24
JSE falls in line with global markets
November 14, 2017--The major indices on the JSE ticked lower on Tuesday, in line with global equity markets
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Source: FIN24
Rand goes from best to worst carry--trade in 2017
November 14, 2017--The fortunes of the rand have swung so much that it's gone from being the best carry-trade to the worst this year.
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Source: FIN24
Weak rand lifts JSE
November 13, 2017--Major indices on the JSE all ticked higher on Monday, as a softer rand enabled the local bourse outperform global equity markets.
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Source: FIN24
Rand breaches R14.50/$ amid move on Treasury for Zuma's free fees plan
November 13, 2017--The rand has breached R14.50/$ as news filtered through of President Jacob Zuma's seemingly imminent plan to push through free higher education.
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Source: FIN24
Nigeria: Lagos Targets Third Largest Economy By 2020, Africa's Mega City in 2025
November 13, 2017--With a target to become Africa's third largest economy by 2020 and Africa's model mega city in 2025, the Lagos State government has reiterated its commitment to sustain the existing partnership with the private sector.
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Source: AllAfrica.com
