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Rand, bonds firmer in post-MPC glow
July 18, 2014--The rand has recovered its footing against the dollar,
shaking off the bout of risk aversion triggered by the downing of a Malaysian plane in Ukraine.
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Source: FIN24
Rand flat ahead of rates decision
July 17, 2014--The rand has largely been flat against the dollar ahead of a
decision by the SA Reserve Bank on interest rates later in the session.
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Source: FIN24
SA stocks at record high, valuations a concern
July 16, 2014--SA stocks have hit record highs after investor confidence was bolstered by expectations the
United States will continue with its massive stimulus programme.
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Source: FIN24
Rand slips as hopes to end metals strike fade
July 16, 2014--The rand has weakened against the dollar as a strike by 220 000 workers in the metals sector
entered its third week and looked unlikely to be resolved soon.
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Source: FIN24
Resources sector boosts JSE
July 15, 2014--Resources stocks have made another strong run on the JSE,
with big global companies like BHP Billiton and Glencore reaching new 52-weeks highs.
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Source: FIN24
Rand eases as strike talks stall
July 15, 2014--The rand has eased against the dollar as prospects for an end to a strike in the metals sector dimmed,
with employers withdrawing a final wage offer.
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Source: FIN24
JSE recovery gains momentum
July 14, 2014--The reversal of last week's correction on the JSE has picked
up speed and by midday the major indices were all more than 0.5% higher.
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Source: FIN24
Rand flat as metal strike grinds on
July 14, 2014--The rand traded sideways against the dollar,
shrugging off a rejection by striking metal workers of the latest wage offer from employers.
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Source: FIN24
Stocks rebound after days of losses
July 11, 2014--The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has posted moderate gains,
halting four straight sessions of declines.
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Source: FIN24
Rand weakens as strikers reject wage deal
July 11, 2014--The rand has extended losses after reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa
has rebuffed the latest wage offer.
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Source: FIN24
