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JSE up as US data cheers global markets
October 6, 2016--All local indices-with the exception of the Industrial index-have lifted on perceptions that the global economic cycle appears to be rebounding for now.
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Source: FIN24
Rand flat as market awaits US jobs data
October 6, 2016--The rand has been largely unchanged against the dollar in early trade as investors await US job numbers which could impact appetite for emerging markets.
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Source: FIN24
Egypt's oil and gas sector rallies
October 6, 2016--New oil and gas discoveries are continuing to drive investment in Egypt's hydrocarbons sector
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Source: Zawya.com
JSE slips amid ECB policy concerns
October 5, 2016--Global markets have been rattled by media reports about the possible withdrawal of the ECB's bond buying programme, and the JSE did not escape the uncertainty.
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Source: FIN24
Rand drops alongside emerging market currencies
October 5, 2016--The rand has fallen by 20c against the dollar, after the Turkish lira's poor performance affected all emerging market currencies and the US Fed became hawkish.
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Source: FIN24
JSE lifts on London market boost
October 4, 2016--A strong run on the London Stock Exchange has pulled the JSE higher, despite the British pound's slump to the lowest level in 31 years.
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Source: FIN24
Rand takes a break from roller-coaster ride
October 4, 2016--The rand's rollercoaster ride appears to have paused according to analysts, with the South African currency trading 0.87% stronger at R13.63/$.
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Source: FIN24
Africa: Bloodbath in Stock Markets
October 4, 2016--Most African stock markets suffered heavy losses for the nine months to end-September 2016, amid concerns that economic growth for rest of 2016 are going to decline further.
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Source: allafrica.com
JSE in limbo as SABMiller departs All-share index
October 3, 2016--The JSE has been treading water, with most of the dual-listed shares not moving much as investors rebalance portfolios after SABMiller's exit from the All-share index.
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Source: FIN24
Rand continues on merry-go-round while SA woos US investors
October 3, 2016--The rand has returned to the same position it was in last Monday, after analysts were confounded by a lack of movement after the SABMiller deal with AB InBev was finalised
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Source: FIN24
