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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 Global crisis drives investors to forex 2010-09-02 05:47:01 The global economic crisis has driven investors to the forex markets where turnover has soared to a staggering four trillion dollars a day. [Full Story...] JSE loses 600 points on global nervousness 2010-08-25 18:08:01 A weak global backdrop sent the JSE packing by 600 points. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Euro firms vs US dollar after strong German report 2010-08-25 12:35:01 The euro is up against the dollar after a key German economic report showed increasing confidence in Europe's biggest economy. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand edges up vs US dollar, stock futures down 2010-08-25 09:30:01 South African government bonds firmed, extending the previous session's rally as foreign inflows boosted the fixed income market. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand softer against dollar, GDP in focus 2010-08-24 09:47:01 South Africa's rand weakened slightly against the US dollar ahead of GDP data expected to show a slowdown in second quarter growth, which might prompt another interest rate cut this year. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand awaits Old Mutual acquisition detail 2010-08-23 09:36:01 The rand was firm and is expected to be boosted further after Old Mutual confirmed that it had received a proposal from HSBC to acquire a controlling stake in Nedbank. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand firmer after Nedbank/HSBC news 2010-08-23 09:16:01 South Africa's rand firmed slightly against the US dollar, supported by sentiment-boosting news of plans by HSBC to buy up to 70 percent of local lender Nedbank. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Euro trading near month lows 2010-08-23 09:16:01 The 16-nation euro is trading at month lows versus the US dollar as fears of a slowdown in global growth continue to support the American currency. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand edges down, shares open higher 2010-08-19 09:26:01 South Africa's rand fell against the US dollar in early trade while staying in its recent trading range, and the stock market opened higher. [Full Story...] 0 Comments SA's rand stable vs US dollar, stock futures down 2010-08-18 09:04:01 South Africa's rand was steady against the dollar in early trade, moving in a tight range ahead of June retail sales data seen as key to the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision early next month. [Full Story...] 0 Comments No quick fix for Fannie, Freddie seen from meeting 2010-08-17 11:38:01 The Obama administration will pick the brains of housing finance leaders on how to fix Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but made one thing clear: there is no going back to their pre-crisis structure. [Full Story...] 0 Comments SA miners gain on metals prices 2010-08-17 11:26:01 South African mining stocks rise, tracking firmer commodity prices with gold holding near its strongest level in more than a month. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand remains firm despite global woes 2010-08-16 09:13:01 The rand remained firm despite worrying news on the international front in the form of lower than expected Japanese GDP data. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Asian shares down on growth fears; yen off peaks 2010-08-12 09:23:01 Asian stocks slid to a near three-week low on growing doubts about global economic growth that also helped the dollar cling to its gains after it scored its biggest rise in nearly two years. [Full Story...] 0 Comments US stock index futures mixed; Cisco eyed 2010-08-12 10:28:01 US stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street following Wednesday's sharp sell-off triggered by rising concerns over the outlook for the global economy. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Rand steady vs US dollar 2010-08-12 09:48:01 South Africa's rand held firm against the dollar in early trade on Thursday as a recent rally by the greenback was snapped by concerns about the global economy, while stock futures suggested a lower equities market. [Full Story...] 0 Comments Video: Eco-woes weigh on Indonesia palm biz 2010-08-11 18:36:01 World palm oil No. 1 Indonesia is caught between boosting output and environmental concerns over its bulldozing of rain forests to gain acreage. [Full Story...] 0 Comments JSE falls on global economic worries 2010-08-11 17:47:01 The JSE ended deep in negative territory on Wednesday, as losses piled up due to a sombre mood fanned by renewed worries over Asian economies and the US. [Full Story...] 0 Comments JSE remains weaker on China, Japan 2010-08-11 14:28:01 The JSE has remained weaker at noon, taking strain after global markets edged down on the back of disappointing economic data from China and Japan. [Full Story...] 0 Comments |
