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Sunny outlook boosts JSE
American stocks soared on the news that United States employers had created 165 000 jobs in April.
Economic week ahead: Basking in the afterglow
The Fed and ECB’s open-ended stimulus programmes have lifted markets around the world, writes Matt Quigley. Will the rally continue?
Economic week ahead: Buyers and bankers slow things down
This week’s purchasing managers’ index figures for 26 countries – including SA – are likely to point to a slowing global economy, writes Matt Quigley.
The economic week ahead: Mixed signals likely
Amid weaker than expected data in the US and China, and a flare-up in Europe’s debt crisis, markets will be paying close attention to key statistics.
China chill, EU blues send world markets tumbling
World stock markets have tumbled after China’s robust economic growth took a knock and German leaders warned that Europe’s debt crisis might linger.
Early gains for JSE after G20 eurozone pledge
Spurred by positive intent shown by European ministers to address the eurozone’s debt crisis, the JSE made early gains in morning trade.
Wall Street Journal disputes circulation scam claim
The publisher of <i>Wall Street Journal Europe</i> was forced to resign over a scam by the paper to boost its circulation, British media reported.
World stocks regain footing after wild week
World stocks rose after stability returned to markets after last week’s dizzying swings and data showed Japan’s economy shrank less than expected.
Wall Street slumps again as investors shun risk
US stocks tumbled more than 4% as rumours about the health of French banks sparked concern that the eurozone’s debt crisis could claim new victims.
JSE weaker as miners take pounding
South African stocks remained lower at noon on Friday as the mining sector continued to take a pounding on weaker commodity prices. At 12.02pm, the all-share index was down…
JSE weaker on poor GDP data
South African stocks were lower at midday on Tuesday, pressured by below-forecast gross domestic product (GDP) data, which showed that the quarterly economic growth rate slowed…
Murdoch tightens control of Journal
The former Times editor Robert Thomson was named managing editor of the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday night as Rupert Murdoch tightened control of the world’s top selling…
Resources boost JSE to new high
South African stocks hit another fresh high on Friday morning, boosted by strong gains for resources. At 11.56am, the all-share index was up 0,82%, boosted by a 1,48% rise in…
World markets continue to burden JSE
World markets were dampened by negative earnings reports from the United States on Monday, causing the JSE to pull back sharply. By midday, the JSE’s broader all-share index had…
Oil prices close to matching record
Oil prices were steady on Thursday after retreating from levels just cents below the record trading high established in the previous session on an unexpected drop in United…