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Dollar rally keeps pressure on rand
July 16, 2015--The rand has extended losses against the dollar, having
fallen as much as 1% in the previous session after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen speech.
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Source: FIN24
Retail sector in focus on JSE
July 15, 2015--Most of the attention on the JSE was on the retail sector, after
positive news from Woolworths regarding its expected sales for the current year.
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Source: FIN24
JSE dips as world awaits Greece developments
July 14, 2015--Investors on the JSE have been circumspect as global markets wait for the Greek parliament's
reaction to the deal its government has concluded with the EU.
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Source: FIN24
Rand steady but market wary ahead of data
July 14, 2015--The rand has steadied against the dollar as Greece's truce with its creditors provided market
relief but traders remained wary ahead of a slew of economic data.
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Source: FIN24
Nigeria: Investors Lose N271 Billion in Five Days
July 13, 2015--A combination of macroeconmic and political factors have forced the Nigerian stock market into massive slide as the market suffered its worst week losses since after the
inauguration of the President Muhammadu Buhari's government in May. Investors lost N271.7bn last week as market capitalization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) reduced to N10.8trillion.
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Source: AllAfricanews.com
NSE Releases First Sustainability Report
​July 13, 2015--The Nigerian Stock Exchange is pleased to announce that it has released its first Sustainability Report titled 'Connecting Nigeria to the world through a Sustainable Capital Market'.
The report demonstrates The Exchange's commitment to increased disclosure, expanded stakeholder engagement and thought leadership on sustainability as a key aspect of its business strategy.
The report which aligns with the Exchange's Corporate Social Responsibility framework, covers the four key impact areas it has devoted attention and resources:
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Source: Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)
JSE strengthens on Greece deal
July 13, 2015--The JSE has firmed after Greece's debt deal but moved cautiously after a strong opening, as the country
still has to cross many bridges to solve its economic crisis.
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Source: FIN24
Rand mostly flat, investors still eyeing Greece
July 13, 2015--The rand has been mostly flat against the dollar and is likely to tread water as investors eyed
ongoing efforts to secure a bailout for debt-ridden Greece.
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Source: FIN24
JSE up on Greece deal hopes
July 10, 2015-Share prices on the JSE have opened sharply higher, supported
by the continuing recovery on the Chinese markets and new hopes of a deal with Greece.
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Source: FIN24
Rand climbs as risk appetite recovers
July 10, 2015--The rand has gained for a second day as renewed optimism over a Greece deal halted an emerging market
sell-off that had pushed the local unit to four-week lows.
