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Rand consolidates post-Fed gains
December 19, 2014--The rand has consolidated recent gains against the dollar as positive sentiment towards
emerging markets continued to favour local assets.
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Source: FIN24
Rand rallies after Fed soothes sentiment
December 19, 2014--The rand rallied against the dollar on Thursday as a statement by the US central bank signalling interest rates
would remain near zero offered respite to struggling emerging market currencies.
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Source: FIN24
JSE ends lower, with a drop in Naspers, FirstRand
December 18, 2014--The JSE has ended lower as a gain by Amplats was outweighed by a drop in index
heavyweights Naspers and FirstRand.
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Source: FIN24
JSE set to end year on low-key note
December 17, 2014--Investors on the JSE seem set to end the year with very modest returns,
with nothing on the horizon to indicate the end of the current downward trend.
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Source: FIN24
JSE falls to lowest level in two months
December 15, 2014--The JSE has fallen to its lowest level in two months,
extending its losing run into a third session as a rebound in the rand hit SABMiller and exporters.
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Source: FIN24
Rand firms after Fitch maintains rating
December 15, 2014--The rand has firmed against the dollar,
recouping some recent losses after ratings agency Fitch surprised markets by not downgrading its credit view.
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Source: FIN24
Uncertainty on JSE continues
December 12, 2014--The uncertainty on the JSE has continued,
with financial shares being the biggest losers this time.
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Source: FIN24
Rand firms from 6-yr low as ratings fears abate
December 12, 2014-The rand has retreated from its lowest level in six years after Standard & Poor's affirmed
SA's credit ratings and said the outlook for the country remains stable.
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Source: FIN24
S&P affirms SA ratings, outlook stable
December 12, 2014--Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has upped its forecast for GDP growth in South Africa while
affirming its credit ratings of the country.
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Source: FIN24
Oil keeps JSE investors on their toes
December 11, 2014--The continuous drop in the oil price is making investors worldwide very nervous and stock
markets are under pressure again, including the JSE.
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Source: FIN24
