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Economy

Zuma urges opening up of world economy

Nov 03 2011 18:36

Developing countries had become bystanders of the financial crisis and global markets must become more receptive to them, says President Jacob Zuma.

Equities

JSE weaker ahead of eurozone vote

Oct 11 2011 13:41

The JSE tracked Europe weaker in midday trade, ahead of a vote by Slovakia on whether the euro rescue fund should be implemented.

Equities

European pledge sparks stock rally

Oct 10 2011 17:59

The JSE booked its highest close in three weeks, and US stocks rallied as investor sentiment was buoyed by leaders' promise to tackle the eurozone debt crisis.

International Markets

Shares rise as Europe aids banks

Oct 06 2011 19:10

Shares around the world jumped amid moves by European policymakers to prevent the region's debt crisis from turning into a banking crisis.

International Markets

Stocks slide on Greek default fears

Oct 04 2011 18:18

The JSE closed at its lowest level in almost two months as it followed global stocks down as investors fretted about a possible Greek default.

International Markets

Greek default fears sting investors

Oct 03 2011 18:09

Athen's admission that it will miss deficit targets sent global stocks and the euro tumbling as investors fretted over a likely default.

International Markets

Equities, euro rise on US data, German vote

Sep 29 2011 18:45

Better than expected data from the US and German MPs vote to give a eurozone crisis fund more powers helped lift investor sentiment.

International Markets

Stocks mixed ahead of Greek audit

Sep 28 2011 18:40

US stocks edged higher while caution ahead of an audit of Greece’s finances halted a three-day rally in global stocks.

International Markets

Stocks rise, euro steady on European hopes

Sep 26 2011 18:37

Global equities rose and bond prices fell on Monday on hopes that Europe was tackling Greece’s debt woes.

Equities

Lower world markets impact JSE

Sep 23 2011 13:22

The JSE continued in negative territory in midday trade.

International Markets

Global equities rocked by US economic fears

Aug 31 2010 12:45

World stocks have sunk heavily as investors shun risky assets amid renewed fears over the United States economy.

International Markets

World stocks rise as Bernanke vows action

Aug 30 2010 11:24

World markets have advanced, boosted by the Federal Reserve chief vowing to take action if the US economy weakens further.

International Markets

US economy concerns hurt stocks

Aug 20 2010 12:53

Investors are steering clear of riskier assets amid growing concerns about slackening growth in the US economy.

International Markets

World markets mostly higher

Aug 09 2010 11:30

World stock markets are mostly higher, shrugging off weak US jobs figures as a sign of a slow economic recovery rather than a lurch back into recession.

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