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Rand softens as investors brace for data
September 11, 2014--The rand has weakened towards a seven-month low ahead of mining and manufacturing
numbers expected to show these key sectors are not growing.
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Source: FIN24
JSE inches higher, but FirstRand slumps
September 10, 2014--Stocks have ended slightly higher as the weaker rand prompted investors to pile into miners
and other companies with extensive overseas operations.
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Source: FIN24
JSE quiet as market awaits Reserve Bank data
September 8, 2014--Most JSE indices hardly moved as the market waits for fresh economic indications,
with a widening of the current account deficit a particular worry.
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Source: FIN24
Rand takes a knock
September 8, 2014--The rand has extended losses to a one-month low as analysts bet that key indicators will
show the economy is being hammered.
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Source: FIN24
JSE falls as iron ore producers take a beating
September 5, 2014--Stocks have slipped 0.6%, with shares of ore producers hammered as prices of the steel-making
ingredient hit a five-year low.
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Source: FIN24
JSE rises as Capitec sparkles
September 4, 2014--South African stocks have extended their winning run to a fourth straight session
, with Capitec leading the gainers after the lender flagged higher profits.
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Source: FIN24
JSE extends winning streak, Discovery shines
September 3, 2014--Johannesburg stocks have followed major overseas markets higher,
helping the main indices gain for a third straight day.
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Source: FIN24
Rand bounces back from 3-week low
September 3, 2014--The rand has recovered from a three-week low against the dollar,
pinning its hopes on international market events for further support.
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Source: FIN24
JSE up as investors buy into retailers
September 2, 2014--Stocks have ended in the black led by construction materials seller Cashbuild and upscale
food and clothing retailer Woolworths.
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Source: FIN24
Rand fragile against the dollar
September 2, 2014--The rand has fallen to its lowest level in a week against the dollar,
as another indicator showing domestic economic weakness pushed the currency lower.
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Source: FIN24
