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Rand's record-busting slump may not be over, options suggest
April 3, 2020--It's been pummeled by the risk sell-off sparked by the spread of the coronavirus, as well as a downgrade to junk by Moody's Investors Service last week.
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Source: FIN24
JSE wrap: Markets spurred on hopes of oil production cuts
April 2, 2020--Stocks in Europe and the USA traded mostly in the green as momentum picked up for stocks primarily on the back of a report that Donald Trump would announce oil production cuts which could help boost oil prices
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Source: FIN24
Financials lead surge amid consecutive gains
March 31, 2020--The financials index rebounded strongly following weakness in the prior session which was induced by the weaker rand and the downgrade of South Africa's sovereign rating.
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Source: FIN24
Strong gains for local stocks despite Moody's downgrade
March 30, 2020--Stocks in the US managed to open firmer despite the announcement by Donald Trump that the opening of the US economy could be delayed up until the end of April.
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Source: FIN24
Rand falls to record overnight low against dollar
March 30, 2020--The rand has been the worst performing emerging market currency over the past week.
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Source: FIN24
Rand firms slightly against dollar in early trade, but "toughest week of the year' looms
March 24, 2020--While gaining ground against the greenback, the local currency fell against the pound and the euro.
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Source: FIN24
JSE surges on the back of global stock rebound
March 20, 2020-The JSE rallied on Friday along with other global markets on the back of a broad-based global stock rebound.
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JSE wrap: Softer close as Reserve Bank slashes rates
March 19, 2020--The local bourse closed softer on Thursday after another whipsaw session.
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Rand bleeding amid global market massacre
March 19, 2020--Coronavirus fears triggered extreme market volatility and investors embraced the perceived safety of the American dollar.
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Source: FIN24
JSE wrap|Asset slump resumes on the back of virus concerns
March 18, 2020--Global stocks resumed their downtrend on Wednesday on the back of renewed fears over the spread of the coronavirus.
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Source: FIN24