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JSE extends gains as rand continues to strengthen
July 17, 2017--After a slow start, the JSE managed to gain momentum as the rand continued to gain against the greenback, which came under pressure against a basket of major currency pairs.
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Source: FIN24
Rand breaks through psychological R13/$ level
July 17, 2017--The rand has broken below the R13.00 to the dollar level as the local currency gained on a weak dollar and the suspension of the Mining Charter.
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Source: FIN24
Nigeria: Inflation 'Falls for Fifth Straight Month'
July 17, 2017--The Nigerian economy is gradually coming out of recession, with the annual inflation falling in June for the fifth straight month, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
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Source: AllAfrica.com
JSE closes firmer after timid start
July 14, 2017--The JSE managed to close firmly in the green and despite a relatively quiet session in the morning, there was volatility in the rand in the afternoon.
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Source: FIN24
Rand strengthens to R13/$ on Mining Charter suspension, US data
July 14, 2017--The rand has gained ground, following reports that Mines Minister Mosebenzi Zwane is suspending implementation of the contested Mining Charter as well as movements in the US.
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Source: Fin24
Naspers and rand sensitives push JSE higher
July 13, 2017--The JSE closed firmer as it was buoyed by retailers and financials which gained on the back of the firmer rand.
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Source: FIN24
Bullish day out for the JSE, international markets
July 13, 2017--Markets firmed significantly amidst a strong performance by global markets.
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Source: FIN24
Strong global markets give JSE a push
July 12, 2017--A strong performance by global markets and a firmer opening in European markets have given the industrial sector a boost and lifted most of the major indices on the JSE.