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SA last in emerging-market scorecard on current account, foreign reserve woes
June 2, 2018--SA is the biggest loser among 21 developing economies in an analysis based on a range of metrics, including forecasts for GDP and current account, sovereign ratings as well as stock and bond valuations.
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Source: FIN24
JSE closes firmer as global stocks rise amid Italian coalition deal
June 1, 2018--The JSE was lifted on Friday, mainly due to the resurgence in global stocks amid the resumption of coalition talks in Italy.
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Source: FIN24
Rand dips slightly as positive US economic data boosts dollar
June 1, 2018--The rand stood firm, dipping slightly in the wake of the release of better-than-expected US economic data.
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Source: FIN24
JSE rallies as Italy crisis fears subside
May 31, 2018--The JSE rebounded to close firmer on Thursday as it followed the trend in other global markets, as investors found relief in the possibility of a solution to the Italian crisis.
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Source: FIN24
JSE subdued as global equities remain on edge
May 30, 2018--The JSE has recorded another session of losses, as global equities continued to trade weaker in the light of the political crisis in Italy.
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Source: FIN24
Volatile rand makes up for losses; gains 1%
May 30, 2018--The rand gained back some ground in early trade, with analysts forecasting a day of 'jittery' trade.
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Source: FIN24
JSE closes weaker after dormant session
May 29, 2018--The JSE closed softer on Monday, following a rather dormant trading session as it struggled to find a catalyst for direction due to the closure of US and UK markets for a public holiday.
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Source: FIN24
Rand feels pain as Italy crisis pounds euro
May 29, 2018--The rand slumped almost 2% on Tuesday, tracking a bruised euro, which extended losses as political uncertainty in Italy stoked fresh fears about the eurozone.
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Source: FIN24
Rand up slightly in early trade as US breaks for Memorial Day
May 28, 2018--The rand gained 0.4% in early trade, in the wake of ratings agency S&P choosing to keep SA's sovereign credit rating unchanged on Friday night.
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Source: FIN24
5 reasons why SA is still junk status, according to S&P
May 26, 2018--Global ratings agencies S&P acknowledges the reforms being undertaken by President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration but flagged "considerable" challenges to improving the country's financial position.
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Source: FIN24
