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JSE tracks global stocks higher

November 4, 2019--The JSE edged higher on Monday as it tracked other global markets higher, inspired by trade optimism.

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Source: FIN24


JSE firmer ahead of Moody's ratings review

November 1, 2019--The JSE extended its gains on Friday led yet again by gains on the resources index.

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Source: FIN24


Africa: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Enters Into Force

October 25, 2019--On May 30, 2019 Africa made history as the Agreement establishing the AfCFTA officially entered into force.
With 54 out of the 55 member states of the African Union signing the agreement, Africa brought into being the largest trading block since the formation of the WTO.

The entry into force of the AfCFTA is also marked by the speed at which African countries worked together within a year to establish a regional trading block to promote intra-African trade following the adoption of the AfCFTA on March 21, 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Source: allafrica.com


Financials pull the JSE lower

October 24, 2019--Local stocks seemed to take a leaf from the firmer close in Asian markets where the Japanese Nikkei closed 0.55% firmer while the Hang Seng gained 0.87%.

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Source: FIN24


Resources lead gains on the JSE

October 21, 2019--A resource-led rally saw the JSE close firmer on Monday amidst a global market which was struggling to digest developments with Brexit

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Source: FIN24


Muzzled session for the JSE

October 18, 2019--Markets in Asia did have some direction primarily on the back of weaker than expected Chinese GDP numbers which fell to a 30-year low of 6.0% QoY.

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Source: FIN24


Connecting Africa to Broadband: A Roadmap for Inclusive Growth

October 17, 2019--STORY HIGHLIGHTS
A new report says around $100 billion will be needed to achieve universal access to broadband connectivity in Africa by 2030
The report calls for urgent action to close the internet access gap while providing a roadmap and action plan for reaching this objective

This report, one of the first to quantify the cost of bridging the broadband gap in North and Sub-Saharan Africa, is the first deliverable of the Broadband Commission Broadband for All Working Group

What will it take for Africa to connect an additional 1.1 billion people online by 2030 and bridge the connectivity gap? A new report launched today at the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings estimates the cost of closing the digital divide at around $100 billion or close to US$9 billion a year. The challenge shouldn't be underestimated. In Sub-Saharan Africa, about a third of the population remains out of reach of 3G networks compared to about 2 percent in North Africa.

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Source: World Bank


JSE buoyed by firmer close in Asia

October 16, 2019--The JSE took a leaf from the Asian markets trading session as it closed firmer on Wednesday.
This contrasted with trends in Europe and the USA where stocks eased from prior session highs as doubts started to creep in over Brexit and US earnings.

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Source: FIN24


Resources set tone for the local bourse

October 14, 2019--The JSE also shrugged off earlier momentum from Chinese markets which rallied on the optimism of a partial trade deal.

The rand held on to its gains as it peaked at a session high of R14.72/$ before it was recorded trading 0.01% firmer at R14.79/$ at 17:00.

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Source: FIN24


East Asia and Pacific: Growth Slows as Trade Tensions and Global Uncertainties Intensify

October 10, 2019--Growth in developing East Asian and Pacific economies is expected to slow from 6.3 percent in 2018 to 5.8 percent in 2019 and to 5.7 and 5.6 percent in 2020 and 2021, respectively, reflecting a broad-based decline in export growth and manufacturing activity.

Weakening global demand, including from China, and heightened uncertainty around ongoing US-China trade tensions has led to a decline in exports and investment growth, testing the resilience of the region, according to Weathering Growing Risks, the October 2019 edition of the World Bank's East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, released today.

view moreview the World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update Weathering Growing Risks, October 2019

Source: World Bank


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