South Africa's rand briefly hit a new 26-month low against the dollar on Thursday, and bonds trimmed losses, after a central bank statement was largely viewed as dovish but the currency stabilised in late trade after two days of hefty losses.
IBT Staff Reporter
Sep 22, 2011
South Africa's Reserve Bank left its repo rate unchanged on Thursday and struck a dovish note as it balanced its concerns for domestic economic growth with an expected increase in inflation stemming from a sharply weaker rand.
IBT Staff Reporter
Sep 22, 2011
South Africa's government would act to shield the local economy against the impact of a new global recession, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday, as data pointed to a slowdown in factory output in the second quarter.
IBT Staff Reporter
Aug 11, 2011
South African government bonds fell to three-month lows on Wednesday but the rand firmed over 1.0 percent after the finance ministry projected a higher- than-expected budget deficit for the 2011/2012 financial year.
IBT Staff Reporter
Feb 23, 2011
South Africa's rand was little changed from last week's closing levels against the dollar on Monday, with central bank intervention helping stem gains in the currency despite support from stronger commodity prices.
IBT Staff Reporter
Feb 21, 2011
South African government bonds sharply extended losses on Friday, a day after the central bank left interest rates unchanged and hinted it might have ended a cutting cycle as inflationary pressures rise.
IBT Staff Reporter
Jan 21, 2011
South Africa's Reserve Bank left its repo rate steady at 5.5 percent as expected on Thursday, citing an improving economic outlook and sustained recovery in domestic consumption.
Jack Kim
Jan 20, 2011