Bonds

Bonds drift weaker after PPI

Feb 23 2012 12:30

Despite a better-than-expected PPI figure, South African bonds remained in softer territory in midday trade.

Bonds

Market doubtful of budget targets

Feb 23 2012 09:05

Bonds have extended losses as the market doubted that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's narrower budget deficit forecasts were achievable.

ALBI Last updated: 22/02/2012 00:00	381.79	0.21	(0.06%)
GOVI Last updated: 22/02/2012 00:00	382.81	0.13	(0.03%)
OTHI Last updated: 22/02/2012 00:00	375.43	0.74	(0.20%)

Bonds

Bonds gain on narrower deficit

Feb 22 2012 14:36

Government bonds rose after Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan forecast a smaller-than-expected budget deficit for the financial year.

Bonds

Bonds smidgen softer ahead of budget

Feb 22 2012 12:32

Bonds were marginally weaker in midday trade as traders marked time ahead of this afternoon's budget speech by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Bonds

Bonds tad weaker on currency, auction

Feb 21 2012 13:29

Bonds were marginally weaker in noon trade which traders attributed to a softer rand and what was viewed as a disappointing weekly government bond auction.

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