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News : Fin24 Markets
- JSE ends weaker, led by miners
The JSE ended weaker for the second straight session, with the resources index leading the downside due to some profit taking.
- Rand softer against dollar, bonds mixed
The rand softened against the dollar but was off session lows after data showed the labour market improving slightly after massive job losses brought on by the financial crisis.
- Euro up on Greek hopes, stocks dip
The euro rose on news the text of a bailout agreement could be reached later in the day in Greece, while weak earnings from banking giant UBS pressured financial stocks.
- Profit taking pulls JSE down
The JSE was in negative territory at noon after a tentative start.
- Rand tad softer on Greek concerns
The rand was a tad softer against the dollar in quiet midday trade as it tracked a euro that was slightly stronger despite concerns about the Greek debt talks.
- Bonds firmer after auction
South African bonds were a bit firmer in midday play, after a "very well-bid" weekly government auction.
- JSE flat, lacking direction
The JSE has opened flat amid cautious trade, with Greek debt woes remaining the key focus of investor attention.
- Rand softens, bonds flat
The rand is softer against the dollar as concerns over Greece's debt problems put a dampener on global risk appetite and caused emerging market currencies to reverse gains.
- JSE news feed resumes after delay
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has resumed its regulatory news service, following a two hour technical glitch.
- Wall St edges lower after string of gains
US stocks closed slightly lower as lingering questions about Europe's debt crisis and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth.
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