Rand weakness
Latest unemployment figures push the rand back
The rand was the worst performer among its emerging market peers yesterday.
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SA's credit rating may be cut to junk this year
Ten economists said a cut to junk would be negative for markets, while six said it would be very negative.
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#RandReport: Rand tumbles as finmin cites plot to discredit him, stocks rise
The rand was by far the weakest performer in a basket of emerging market currencies against the greenback.
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#TheRandReport: Rand weakens, Tiger Brands leads stocks lower
Tiger Brands was the biggest loser, among the blue chips, due to price pressures from the weaker rand.
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Rand strengthening depends on cost cutting budget
Economists only expect the rand to strengthen further if the finance minister delivers a cost-cutting budget.
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Dirco won't cut costs of embassies with tight 2016 budget
The dept says while it's stretching its budget for more output there's no plan to cut costs to embassies.
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Tips on how to make money out of the rand (whether it recovers, or tanks further)
Whether it gets stronger or keeps on falling, Veritas Wealth Management’s Barry O'Mahony has tips on making money out of the rand.
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‘Domestic confidence needs to improve for rand to strengthen’
Economists say while the global market goes through an adjustment, domestic issues have a real impact.
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EXPLAINER: How currency markets work & why the rand is falling
Fatima Bhoola says rand weakness can be attributed to many structural problems facing the local economy.
