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Rand dips below R12.80/$
February 23, 2017--The rand strengthened to an 18-month high to under R12.80/$ following a decent budget, dollar weakness and an easing of French political risk.
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Source: FIN24
JSE shows modest losses as market holds breath for Budget Speech
February 22, 2017--The JSE has slipped as expected, but losses have been modest as the market was bolstered by support from world stock markets which are on an all-ime high.
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Source: FIN24
JSE investors move to sidelines as market awaits Gordhan's budget
February 21, 2017--JSE investors have decided to take profits after the previous day's strong run' as they move to the sidelines to see what Pravin Gordhan's Budget Speech will deliver.
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Source: FIN24
JSE cheers collapsed Shoprite, Steinhoff merger
February 20, 2017--The share prices of both Steinhoff and Shoprite have jumped on news of their failed merger talks, as Naspers boosted the JSE and blue chip shares made a strong run.
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Source: FIN24
Trading kicks off on SA's newest stock exchange
February 20, 2017--South Africa's newest stock exchange, ZAR X, kick-started trading on Monday with the listing of one the world's largest white maize providers.
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Source: FIN24
JSE dips as global rally fades
February 17, 2017--The JSE has followed global markets lower, after investors decided worldwide to take a breather and bank some profits.
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Source: FIN24
Naspers surge boosts industrials on JSE
February 16, 2017--Naspers, which represents about 20% of the JSE's value, has lifted almost 2% on a day when rand strength has put most of the market under pressure.
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Source: FIN24
Stun grenades hardly a hiccup for rand that's seen darker days
February 16, 2017--The rand is among the world's top 10 best performers this year, despite speculation that President Jacob Zuma may fire Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
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Source: FIN24
Rand eyes R13/$ as EM sentiment turns positive
February 14, 2017--The rand, together with other emerging market currencies, has been firmly on the front foot, with the local unit strengthening 2% against the greenback.
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Source: FIN24
JSE lifts on global rally
February 13, 2017--The worldwide rally in stock prices has continued and the JSE has been on the same bandwagon, with positive sentiment spilling over to the commodity sector.
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Source: FIN24
