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JSE firms as Naspers touches R3 000 per share
August 23, 2017--At the close of the session, the JSE All-share Index gained 0.23%, while the blue,chip Top 40 gained 0.29% due to a higher weighting of Naspers.
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Source: FIN24
JUST IN: Inflation continues downward trend to 4.6%
August 23, 2017--July inflation declined to 4.6%, down from the annual inflation of 5.1% reported in June, according to Statistics SA.
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Source: Bloomberg
Shoprite-led retail rally fuels JSE
August 22, 2017--The JSE has pushed higher for a second consecutive session as positive financial results provided a boost to the equity market.
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Source: FIN24
Retailers, financials push JSE higher
August 21, 2017--The JSE, buoyed by retailers and financials which bounced on the back of the firmer rand, has closed in the green.
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Source: FIN24
Southern Africa: SADC Economic Outlook Generally Bright Despite Challenges
August 21, 2017--The economic situation in southern Africa is generally stable with most countries experiencing improved growth
SADC Executive Secretary, Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax told the 37th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Pretoria, South Africa which opened on 19 August that the overall "macroeconomic situation and economic performance in the SADC region has remained positive, registering an upward trend in economic performance< albeit at a decreasing trend."
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Source: AllAfrica.com
JSE closes in the red as global markets remain under pressure
August 18, 2017--The JSE has closed in the red yet again as it followed the trend in other major global bourses.
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Source: FIN24
Local equities close weaker amid rand confusion
August 17, 2017--The local bourse has failed to gain any significant upside momentum after opening slightly firmer, as the volatile currency impacted rand sensitive stocks.
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Source: FIN24
Rand rally puts damper on JSE
August 17, 2017--A strong recovery by the rand dampened share prices on the JSE in morning trade, with most indices only marginally higher in line with stronger global markets
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Source: FIN24
Naspers bouys JSE after impressive Tencent results
August 16, 2017--The local bourse was buoyed by Naspers which jumped on the back of an impressive set of results from its Hang Seng listed associate, Tencent Holdings.
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Source: FIN24
