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JSE quick out of starting blocks as equity markets end the week firmer
April 26, 2018--This has been quite a week on the JSE, with Steinhoff still making headlines for all the wrong reasons and disappointing news out of Consol, but Mr Price indicating it has had a good six months.
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Source: FIN24
Rand may have 'run a little hard' in falling below R12.50/$-analyst
April 26, 2018--What direction the rand will take next appears to be fairly murky, with analysts saying that US bond yields, important economic data out of Europe and a strong dollar could impact its course.
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JSE slips in line with Asian Pacific peers
April 26, 2018--The JSE opened the day weaker, moving in line with its Asian Pacific counterparts, but was mainly covered in red with some rand hedges provided a glimmer of hope.
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Rand tests R12.50/$ as local strikes, US yields weigh
April 25, 2018--The rand briefly breached R12.50 to the dollar as the local currency came under pressure from rising US bond yields and local protest action.
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JSE firmer as it plays catch-up to world market moves
April 24, 2018-- Global equity markets were firmer on the day as stronger earnings out of Alphabet post the US market close gave the markets some much-needed relief.
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Rand on the back foot as strong dollar pushes unit above R12.30
April 24, 2018--The rand staged a mild comeback by mid-afternoon after the local unit took a beating from a stronger US dollar that firmed on the back of rising Treasury yields.
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JSE: Risk on or risk off, that is the question
April 23, 2018--The JSE opened the day firmer, with rand hedges leading the way as the dollar advanced against most major currencies, sending emerging markets and commodity prices spiralling lower.
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Rand pummelled to 3-month low on US asset and oil rally
April 23, 2018--The rand has lost more than 1% against the US dollar on the back of a rally in US assets and a spike in the oil price.
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Strong earnings give JSE a boost
April 20, 2018--This week's performance on the JSE can only be described as a rollercoaster ride, with gains in Steinhoff, Pick n Pay and Mediclinic among others mainly triggered by strong earnings released this week.
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Rand poised to hold its gains- analysts
April 20, 2018--The rand broke below the psychological R12/$ level this week and is expected to hold onto its gains.
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Source: FIN24