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JSE rises on back of US jobs data

January 6, 2011--The JSE tracked other global markets to end in positive territory on Thursday, following better than expected jobs data in the US. Commodities continued to come under pressure, however, amid dollar strength.

At 17:00 local time, the JSE all share index was up 0.33%, with financials gaining 0.57%, and resources 0.46% higher. Banks added 0.46%, while industrials gained a small 0.09%

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Source: FIN24


Short covering keeps bonds firm

January 4, 2011--- South African bonds were firmer in late trade on Tuesday, which traders attributed to some short covering.

By 15:45 local time the benchmark R157 bond traded at 7.200% from its previous close of 7.260%, while the R207 was bid at 8.020% from its previous close of 8.070%. The R186 traded at 8.210% from 8.240%.

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Source: FIN24


Rand falls on imports pressure

September 3, 2011--The rand weakened 1% against the dollar on Tuesday on increasing import pressure after the holiday season, while anticipation of a domestic interest rate cut this month boosted bonds.

In late afternoon trade, the unit was R6.7/$ compared to Monday's close at R6.63/$. Bond yields fell sharply, with the benchmark 2015 ZAR157= shedding as much as 21 basis points. The yield was last at 7.225%, down 19.5 basis points on the day.

The rand was described as "overbought" in thin trade.

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Source: FIN24


Bonds remain firm in late trade

January 3, 2011-South African bonds remained firm in late trade on Monday, largely on the back of a delayed reaction to the recent strength of the rand.

The rand is at its best levels in more than three years after reportedly touching 6.57 at the weekend.

By 15:45 local time the benchmark R157 bond was bid at 7.260% from its previous close of 7.310%, while the R207 was bid at 8.085% from its previous close of 8.120%. The R186 was bid at 8.255% from 8.290%.



Source: FIN24


Strong rand holds firm

January 3, 2011--South African stocks inched higher in thin trading on Monday, helped by firmer commodity prices, and the rand touched a near 3-1/2 year high against the dollar, adding to the chances of another cut in interest rates.

The JSE Top-40 index of blue chips rose 0.67% while the broader All-share index gained 0.59%.

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Source: FIN24


China makes nuclear fuel breakthrough

January 3, 2011--Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in nuclear fuel reprocessing technology that could effectively end any uranium supply concerns, state media reported on Monday.

The technology developed by state-run China National Nuclear Corp enables the country to re-use irradiated nuclear fuel, China Central Television said.

"China's proven uranium sources will last only 50 to 70 years, but this now changes to 3 000 years," said the report.

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Source: FIN24


Bonds close session mainly flat

December 31, 2010-- In their last session for 2010, South African bonds were mostly flat in quiet midday trade on Friday, while the R157s remained a tad firmer.

Markets closed at noon ahead of the New Year's Day holiday tomorrow and have been very thin throughout the week with many players on holiday between Christmas and New Year.

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Source: FIN24


JSE ends 2010 on a weaker note

December 31, 2010-- The JSE ended 2010 on a slightly negative note on Friday, with some local investors placing last-minute trades as they squared off positions before the year-end.

Markets closed at noon ahead of the New Year's Day holiday tomorrow.

Volumes were light in line with overseas equities, one trader said.

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Source: FIN24


Rand on a roll

December 31, 2010--The rand was slightly weaker in extremely thin noon trade on Friday.

However, the local unit retained its firm tone, looking set to end 2010 around its best levels in more than three years.

In afternoon trade the rand was bid at R6.6310/$ from R6.6074/$ at its previous close.

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Source: FIN24


In the Wake of the Global Economic Crisis: Adjusting to Lower Revenue of the Southern African Customs Union in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Swaziland

December 30, 2010--The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is facing its biggest challenge in its 100 years of existence. The global economic crisis has significantly reduced its revenue outlook, which is having a disproportionate impact on its smaller member countries, and which calls for an appropriate policy response.

This paper discusses specifically the implications for Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Swaziland, and provides recommendations regarding the proper fiscal response by these countries to the decline in SACU revenue.

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Source: IMF


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