Mighty rand dips below R12.50/$
March 23, 2017--The mighty rand has continued its rally, dipping below R12.50/$ for the first time in 20 months as it refused to follow the general risk-off sentiment.
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Source: FIN24
JSE wilts as investors join global flight to safe havens
March 22, 2017--Global stock markets have been a sea of red and investors on the JSE also joined the flight to safety, buying bonds and precious metals.
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Source: FIN24
Rand cheers narrow deficit, easing CPI
March 22, 2017--The rand hit 20-month lows following a boost from a narrow current account deficit and lower consumer price inflation.
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Source: FIN24
Firm rand caps JSE gains as Naspers makes strong run
March 20, 2017--Naspers has rallied firmly on the JSE, pulling the Industrial and All-share indices higher, but the strong rand once again put a cap on the rest of the market.
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Source: FIN24
JSE in limbo as strong rand puts cap on share prices
March 17, 2017--The local market has been in limbo with all the major indices only moderately lower, as the firm rand put a cap on share prices on the JSE.
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Source: FIN24
JSE resources surge as dollar dives on Fed rate hike moves
March 16, 2017--The JSE's resources sector has soared after the dollar suffered painful losses on news that the US central bank hiked interest rates but signalled no pick-up in tightening pace.
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Source: FIN24
JSE in limbo as strong rand puts cap on share prices
March 16, 2017--The local market has been in limbo with all the major indices only moderately lower, as the firm rand put a cap on share prices on the JSE.
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Source: FIN24
Resources up as lacklustre JSE awaits Fed rate hike move
March 15, 2017--Resources have been the only shares on the JSE gaining somewhat as the rest of the market waits for the US Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement.