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Rand firms after end to metals strike
July 28, 2014--The rand has firmed against the dollar after Numsa said its striking members had accepted a wage
offer to end a four-week stoppage in the metals sector.
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Source: FIN24
Resources continue strong run on JSE
July 25, 2014--The resources sector has continued its strong run on the JSE after some profit taking,
the only sector where there seems to be some action.
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Source: FIN24
Rand steady as market awaits strike talks news
July 25, 2014--The rand has held steady against the dollar, with investors
waiting to see if striking metal workers will accept a wage deal from employers.
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Source: FIN24
Alexander Forbes in spotlight on JSE
July 24, 2014--Interest in Alexander Forbes'IPO pushed financials higher, but the rest of the market mainly moved
sideways as investors thought twice about valuations.
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Source: FIN24
Rand surges against dollar
July 24, 2014--The rand has edged weaker against the dollar after climbing to a two-month high, propelled
by inflation data that came in below market forecasts.
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Source: FIN24
JSE fails to breach key barrier
July 23, 2014--For the third time in two weeks, the All-share index's
attempt to break decisively through the 52 00 points level has lost steam at the last minute.
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Source: FIN24
Rand on firmer ground, market awaits inflation
July 23, 2014--The rand has traded firmer against the dollar, touching fresh four-week highs as emerging market currencies continue to benefit
from US inflation data.
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Source: FIN24
SA stocks rebound as global tensions abate
July 22, 2014--South African stocks have gained smartly after stumbling in the previous session as risk appetite
returns to global markets.
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Source: FIN24
Rand on steady footing after US inflation
July 22, 2014--The rand has firmed against the dollar,
taking impetus from benign US inflation numbers and reports that striking metalworkers were mulling a new wage deal.
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Source: FIN24
Africa: Will the Brics Bank Be a Game Changer for Africa?
July 22, 2014--Last week Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) announced they are joining forces to establish a BRICS alternative to the World Bank. The BRICS bank will be capitalised to the tune of $50 billion or about the same size as the World Bank's loan to Brazil.
While the size of the initial capital allocation does not stack up in comparison to the World Bank's, this could still prove to be a significant opportunity to change the global system more in favour of the developing world.
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Source: AllAfrica.com
