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JSE extends gains as rand continues to strengthen

July 17, 2017--After a slow start, the JSE managed to gain momentum as the rand continued to gain against the greenback, which came under pressure against a basket of major currency pairs.

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Source: FIN24


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.

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