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Tokyo stocks close 1.83% higher

2013-06-19 08:47

Tokyo stocks closed 1.83% higher ahead of the Federal Reserve ending its policy meeting and as official data showed Japan's exports soared in May.

Tokyo stocks rise 1.25% by break

2013-06-19 07:47

Tokyo stocks ended the morning session 1.25% higher on Wednesday, following gains on Wall Street and an increase in Japanese exports thanks to a weaker yen.

JSE ends firmer‚ rand hedges lift

2013-06-18 19:43

Acquisition talks between two pharmaceutical giants and a weaker rand led the JSE to post strong gains.

JSE ends higher despite volatility

2013-06-14 18:08

The JSE has continued to exhibit some volatility but positive global sentiment led the local bourse to end higher.

European stocks ride out Tokyo plunge

2013-06-14 07:43

Europe's main stock markets rode out a rollercoaster session following heavy losses in Tokyo on investor fears of central banks pulling the plug on stimulus measures.

JSE tracks global market rout

2013-06-13 10:48

The JSE was on the back foot as world markets were again in risk-off mode due to concern over US Federal Reserve monetary stimulus moves.

Global market rout gathers pace

2013-06-13 10:34

World stocks were pummelled and the dollar slumped as a sell-off on global financial markets in thrall to central bank stimulus accelerated.

Nikkei dives on Fed fears

2013-06-13 07:52

Tokyo stocks have plunged more than 6% after a Wall Street sell-off amid fears the US Federal Reserve will soon begin to wind down its massive stimulus drive.

Greek jitters pressure eurostocks

2013-06-12 18:57

European shares have dipped, pressured by autos and banks, as concerns over Greek politics pushed regional indexes nearer to key support levels.

Dollar under pressure in Asia

2013-06-12 07:55

The dollar has been under pressure against the yen in Asia after the Bank of Japan held off launching fresh easing measures following a policy meeting.

JSE plunges as rand extends weakness

2013-06-11 14:28

The JSE has plunged lower due to a broad-based sell-off across emerging markets and in particular emerging market bonds.

Dollar gains in Asia on upbeat US data

2013-06-10 07:49

The dollar has strengthened in Asian trade, thanks to a better than expected US jobs report.

S Sudan scrambles after oil threat

2013-06-09 12:33

The government of South Sudan says it's not suporting insurgents after Sudan announced its intention to stop the flow of oil.

European stocks stable ahead of US data

2013-06-07 15:19

European stock markets have steadied and the euro slipped against the dollar ahead of an announcement on US jobs data.

Dollar slides in Asia ahead of US data

2013-06-07 07:51

The dollar has fallen in Asia as investors flock to the safe-haven yen as traders grow nervous ahead of a crucial US payrolls report.

Hong Kong makes 6th loss in 7 days

2013-06-06 14:20

Hong Kong shares suffered their sixth loss in seven sessions, weighed down by a weak mainland Chinese market.

Bonds soft but off worst levels

2013-06-06 13:10

The South African bond market has been soft but bonds were off their worst intraday levels as the rand moved back below the R10 per dollar level.

JSE trades softer

2013-06-06 10:55

The JSE has continued its downward bias in line with world markets as risk appetite around the globe diminishes.

Wall St drops on fears of Fed policy

2013-06-06 07:38

US stocks dropped 1%, extending a recent selloff, as investors grapple with concerns that the Federal Reserve's stimulus may be nearing an end.

JSE weaker in line with global markets

2013-06-05 16:07

The JSE slipped more into negative territory at noon in line with weaker global markets due to crucial US economic data to be released this week.

Wall Street ends lower on Fed concerns

2013-06-05 07:54

US stocks have resumed their recent decline as investors sold growth-oriented sectors on speculation the Federal Reserve may slow the pace of its economic stimulus.

Foreigners sell net R245m SA bonds

2013-06-04 13:25

Foreigners have been net sellers of R245.868m of SA bonds, including repo transactions after net sales of R1.008bn of local bonds.

Oil down as weaker China data weighs

2013-06-04 08:07

Oil prices have dipped in Asian trade as data showing weak manufacturing activity in China suggested growth in the world's second largest economy was slowing.

European stocks hit by Asia strains

2013-06-03 13:53

Analysts say European stock markets have fallen after a renewed slide in Tokyo on poorly-received Chinese economic data.

Oil up in Asian trade

2013-05-31 07:18

Analysts say dealers in Asia, waiting for results of an Opec meeting, are buying oil after a drop in prices over the past few days.

 

China shares down 0.81% in morning trade

2013-06-19 08:03

Chinese shares were down 0.81% in early trading due to worries over a share glut that could be triggered by the resumption of new stock offers, dealers say.

Gordhan warns of financial shockwaves

2013-06-18 21:40

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the revenue outlook could dim further if markets react adversely to an upcoming announcement by the US.

Dollar firm in Asia as dealers await Fed

2013-06-18 07:51

The dollar edged up in Asia as investors await an outcome of a US Federal Reserve meeting, which might indicate when it will reel in its massive stimulus drive.

Wall St rallies on economic data

2013-06-14 07:51

US stocks have rallied after three days of losses as stronger-than-expected economic data helped reassure investors over stimulus concerns.

JSE recovers slightly on US data

2013-06-13 19:10

The JSE has recovered slightly as better than expected US data painted a positive picture for the prospect of a global recovery.

JSE tracks global market rout

2013-06-13 10:38

The JSE was on the back foot as world markets were again in risk-off mode due to concern over US Federal Reserve monetary stimulus moves.

Rand volatile in cautious trade

2013-06-13 09:39

The rand has been volatile as investors refrained from making aggressive bets due to uncertainty over the US stimulus plan and a weak outlook for the SA economy.

Wall St slides over stimulus worries

2013-06-13 07:45

The Dow slid more than 100 points on another volatile day as traders extended a sell-off driven by fears about central banks winding down stimulus measures.

JSE stems bloodbath

2013-06-12 18:51

The JSE has closed relatively firmer as the market attempted to recover from the previous day’s bloodbath that saw the all share index fall more than 3%.

Tokyo stocks open 1.73% lower

2013-06-12 07:53

Tokyo stocks opened 1.73% lower after US shares suffered broad declines over concerns about the limits of global central bank policy.

Solid growth lifts shares, dollar

2013-06-10 15:30

The dollar has bounced higher against the yen and Japanese stocks have led a rise in world shares as signs of economic momentum outweigh a slowdown in China.

Japan's Nikkei index opens 3% higher

2013-06-10 07:47

Tokyo stocks opened more than 3% higher on the back of a weaker yen.

Dollar, shares higher after US jobs data

2013-06-07 19:05

The dollar has increased and shares edged higher after US jobs data suggested the economic recovery is steady.

Asian shares have worst week in a year

2013-06-07 13:03

Asian shares have wrapped up their worst week in more than a year with a 1.2% drop as investors braced for US jobs data.

Wall St ends up in volatile trade

2013-06-07 07:46

US stocks have edged up with the Dow swinging nearly 200 points from its session low to high and the S&P 500 recovering ahead of the US jobs report release.

Industrials‚ banks knock local stocks

2013-06-06 13:43

The JSE has fallen for the fourth day as rand volatility continued to weigh on large-cap stocks.

Rand firmer after Marcus speech

2013-06-06 13:06

The rand has appreciated against the greenback after Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus downplayed a possible interest rate cut.

China shares down 0.34%

2013-06-06 07:42

Chinese shares have been down 0.34% following weakness in US stocks overnight.

JSE closes in the red

2013-06-05 18:39

The JSE has closed in the red‚ in line with world markets‚ ending a period of good runs which was due for a correction.

Rand weaker than fair value - analysts

2013-06-05 10:01

RMB analysts forsee 'a massive vote of confidence in the outlook for the rand' as 'non-panicked' foreigners return to the bond market.

Wall St flat after volatile sessions

2013-06-04 18:23

US stocks have shown little change as investors paused after two choppy sessions before a flurry of data.

Asian markets end flat

2013-06-04 12:59

Hong Kong stocks have closed flat, with a rally on Wall Street and profit-taking offsetting weak US data.

Wall St ends higher in late rebound

2013-06-04 07:59

US stocks have risen as weaker-than-expected factory activity supported views that the Federal Reserve will need to keep economic stimulus in place.

Wall St drops, but ends May with gains

2013-06-02 17:33

US stocks have sold off in late trading to close sharply lower, with the S&P 500 posting consecutive weekly losses for the first time since November.

Asian stocks rise on US stimulus hopes

2013-05-31 07:00

Asian stocks have gained, with Tokyo clawing back some ground after plunging in the previous session amid tepid US data regarding its stimulus programme.

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