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Stronger rand restrains JSE

Feb 03 2012 19:11

The JSE was slightly down off session lows but remained in the red on the back of the strong rand.

Currencies

Rand firms against dollar after US data

Feb 03 2012 19:08

The rand firmed against the dollar in late afternoon trade following the release of better-than-expected US jobs data.

Equities

JSE down, but off earlier lows

Feb 03 2012 13:15

The JSE was in the red at noon, but off its earlier lows, as corporate news continued to be the main drivers.

Bonds

Bonds drift ahead of US non-farms

Feb 03 2012 12:53

South African bonds were little changed from earlier levels in midday trade as the market awaited key US non-farm payroll data due later in the afternoon.

Currencies

Rand flat ahead of US data

Feb 03 2012 12:40

The rand was flat against the dollar in noon trade on Friday as the euro remained in tight ranges ahead of key US non-farm payrolls due out later today.

Equities

JSE tracks east down

Feb 03 2012 10:13

The JSE has started the session weaker following Asian markets lower.

 
Currencies

Rand, bonds ease after China data

Feb 03 2012 09:09

The rand eased slightly against the dollar as investors' appetite for riskier emerging market assets waned after disappointing economic data out of Asia.

Currencies

Dollar stuck in ranges

Feb 03 2012 09:14

The dollar edged up against the euro but stayed weak against the yen in Asia ahead of the release of closely watched monthly US jobs data.

Commodities

Oil up as traders eye US jobs report

Feb 03 2012 08:34

Crude prices rose in Asia on nervous trade ahead of a closely-watched US jobs report to be released later in the day, analysts say.

International Markets

Markets in ranges before US jobs data

Feb 03 2012 08:23

Asian shares and the euro fell as debt restructuring talks between Greece and its creditors dragged on, and investors sat tight ahead of US jobs data.

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Jan 31 2012 11:31

South Korean scientists have developed new cell-phone technology designed to diagnose disease. A team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology says that when its technology is commercialised, it will revolutionise diagnostic medicine around the world.

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