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Rand breaks through psychological R13/$ level
July 17, 2017--The rand has broken below the R13.00 to the dollar level as the local currency gained on a weak dollar and the suspension of the Mining Charter.
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Source: FIN24
Nigeria: Inflation 'Falls for Fifth Straight Month'
July 17, 2017--The Nigerian economy is gradually coming out of recession, with the annual inflation falling in June for the fifth straight month, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
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Source: AllAfrica.com
JSE closes firmer after timid start
July 14, 2017--The JSE managed to close firmly in the green and despite a relatively quiet session in the morning, there was volatility in the rand in the afternoon.
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Source: FIN24
Rand strengthens to R13/$ on Mining Charter suspension, US data
July 14, 2017--The rand has gained ground, following reports that Mines Minister Mosebenzi Zwane is suspending implementation of the contested Mining Charter as well as movements in the US.
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Source: Fin24
Naspers and rand sensitives push JSE higher
July 13, 2017--The JSE closed firmer as it was buoyed by retailers and financials which gained on the back of the firmer rand.
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Source: FIN24
Bullish day out for the JSE, international markets
July 13, 2017--Markets firmed significantly amidst a strong performance by global markets.
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Source: FIN24
Strong global markets give JSE a push
July 12, 2017--A strong performance by global markets and a firmer opening in European markets have given the industrial sector a boost and lifted most of the major indices on the JSE.
The region attracts only 5% of Foreign Direct Investment into Africa
Countries are working to break down barriers to investment
Despite West Africa's enormous investment potential, its integration into the global economy is low. One sign of this is that the region captures only 5% of Africa's total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
