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JSE rises as risk appetite returns  2010-09-03 18:05:01 The JSE posted modest gains as risk appetite returned, with foreign investors buying local equities again encouraged by upbeat global economic data. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand hits new 2-1/2 year high vs dollar 2010-09-03 15:06:01 South Africa's rand advanced more than one percent against the US dollar, piercing through key technical levels that saw it hit its strongest levels since early 2008. [Full Story...] 1 Comment JSE flat, eyes US economic data 2010-09-03 13:06:01 The JSE was flat in afternoon trade in line with global markets as they await US August non farm payrolls. [Full Story...] 0 Comments FTSE hit more than 3-week high before US jobs data 2010-09-03 13:00:01 Britain's leading share index hit a more than three-week high as the market looks beyond a weak employment picture in the United States after factoring in a soft patch in the pace of the economic recovery. [Full Story...] 0 Comments World stocks rises ahead of US employment report 2010-09-03 12:17:01 World stock markets climbed as investors took heart from a slight improvement in US economic indicators ahead of a crucial employment report. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Gold holds above $1 250/oz ahead of US jobs data 2010-09-03 11:42:01 Gold prices held steady above $1 250 an ounce, within $15 of their record high, as investors took to the sidelines ahead of key US non-farm payrolls data later in the session. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Asia stocks mark time ahead of key US jobs data 2010-09-03 09:33:01 Asian stocks squeezed higher but gains were tentative ahead of US jobs data that will be closely watched for signals on whether the world's biggest economy is headed for a second recession. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Copper steady ahead of US non-farm payrolls data 2010-09-03 09:58:01 Copper traded steady, to hover near four-month highs, as short-covering supported and investors awaited key jobs data from the United States for clues on the health of the world's largest economy. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Oil falls below $75 ahead of US jobs report 2010-09-03 10:44:01 Oil prices fell below $75 a barrel Friday in Asia as investors awaited a report on US employment that will influence guesses about the strength of future energy demand from the No. 1 economy. [Full Story...] 0 Comments JSE slightly firmer on positive data 2010-09-03 10:44:01 The JSE opened slightly higher, following world markets which have responded well to positive US economic data. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Hong Kong stocks edge higher ahead of US jobs; Ping An jumps 2010-09-03 10:44:01 Hong Kong shares closed slightly higher ahead of key jobs data from the United States, although a weak mainland market and key technical resistance limited gains. [Full Story...] 0 Comments SA stocks inch up, charts bearish 2010-09-03 10:44:01 South African stocks are barely changed as investors refrains from making any large moves ahead of the closely watched US jobs data while technical factors suggest the market has little upside momentum. [Full Story...] 0 Comments US markets 2010-09-03 04:00:01 Stocks advanced yesterday, extending Wednesday's gain that marked the Standard & Poor's 500 index's biggest rally in almost two months, as initial unemployment claims fell and pending home sales unexpectedly increased. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand rallies on uptick in global risk appetite 2010-09-03 04:00:01 THE RAND rallied more than 1 percent to a more than three week high against the dollar yesterday, largely driven by an uptick in global risk appetite that also boosted other emerging market currencies. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Oil markets 2010-09-03 04:00:01 Oil prices headed higher yesterday after an initial retreat as reports on jobs, manufacturing and home sales gave mixed signs about the economy. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Asia Pacific markets 2010-09-03 04:00:01 Stocks climbed yesterday, lifting the MSCI Asia Pacific index to a two-week high, as faster-than-estimated growth in US manufacturing supported confidence in global economic growth. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Bourse takes a breather despite gains by gold stocks 2010-09-03 04:00:01 THE RESOURCE-HEAVY bourse snapped a three-day winning streak yesterday, taking a breather despite gains in gold stocks. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Agricultural futures 2010-09-03 04:00:01 LOCAL wheat advanced yesterday after heavy rains threatened the European crop. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Buildworks 'in the right space' for move to main board of JSE 2010-09-03 04:00:01 In a bid to gain more investor protection, the AltX-listed Buildworks Group planned to migrate its listing to the main board of the JSE, its chief executive Raoul Gamsu said yesterday. [Full Story...] 0 Comments JSE flat, awaits US payroll data 2010-09-02 13:24:01 The JSE was flat in afternoon trade as markets await US second quarter non-farm payrolls this afternoon. [Full Story...] 0 Comments |
