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Financial stocks shine on JSE
July 12, 2016--Financial shares have been the star performers on the JSE as a strong rally continued, but with local investors less exuberant than their international counterparts.
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Source: FIN24
Rand erases post-Brexit loss as inflows stoke stocks
July 12, 2016--The rand has gained the most among emerging-market currencies, driving yields to seven-month lows as investors bought the nation's stocks and bonds.
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Fin24
JSE remains hobbled by poor economic prospects
July 11, 2016--Share prices on the JSE have dipped again after opening sharply higher in response to a global rally, as investors continue to fret over local economic concerns.
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Source: FIN24
Rand sees 'impressive' recovery against pound amid Brexit
July 11, 2016--The rand has seen a 25% recovery against the pound since January, after Britain voted to leave the European Union on June 24.
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Source: FIN24
Poor economic prospects weigh on JSE
July 8, 2016--SA's poor economic prospects seem to be on the forefront of investors' minds, with most JSE indices barely in the back despite steadier world markets.
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Source: FIN24
Rand recovers in cautious trade ahead of US data
July 8, 2016--The rand has traded firmer, taking advantage of a slip by the dollar ahead of a jobs report in the United States that could confirm bets of delayed rate hikes
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Source: FIN24
East Africa: New Stock Exchange Starts Trading, Makes It Cheap for Investors
July 8, 2016--ALTX East Africa, the alternative stock exchange, has started operations in Uganda, with government debt-treasury bills and bonds-the first to be traded this week.
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Source: AllAfrica.com
Ageing population could affect SA's credit rating-S&P
July 7, 2016--An ageing population will place pressure on economic growth and public finances and can influence SA's credit rating, according to a report by ratings agency S&P.
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Source: FIN24
JSE rallies on technical rebound
July 7, 2016--Share prices on the JSE have recovered in line with markets worldwide, as investors used the sharp drops of the previous two days to pick up bargains.
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Source: FIN24
Rand steady, stocks set to open higher
July 7, 2016--The rand has steadied as upbeat US economic data and expectations that the Federal Reserve would not raise interest rates subdued global fears over Brexit.
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Source: FIN24