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Rand won't recover - RMB

Feb 10 2009 15:45

The rand will retreat back to R10/$ and won't stage a big comeback, like it did following its slump in 2001, Rand Merchant Bank's analysts say.

Currencies

Dollar mixed before US vote

Feb 10 2009 15:39

The dollar is mixed against rival currencies in European deals as the market nervously awaits a US Senate vote on President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan.

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Rand stable despite r/aversion

Feb 10 2009 12:42

The rand is off its strong previous levels but is proving quite resilient compared to many of its counterparts.

Currencies

Euro falls vs yen

Feb 10 2009 10:24

The euro has fallen 1% against the yen after a report that Russia will request negotiations with European banks to postpone repayment of private-sector debt.

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Rand firm, eyes global events

Feb 10 2009 09:13

After trading down to R9.53 per dollar, the rand has moved back into the R9.60s, but has proved quite resilient as the euro comes off its highs against the dollar.

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	Value	%
All Share	21,440.17	-1.13
Top 40	19,409.82	-1.40
Resource 20	40,202.55	-1.71
Industrial 25	16,211.58	-0.81
Financial 15	5,825.32	-0.81
Daily brent crude ($/bbl)	45.90	0.63
ZAR/USD	9.86	2.94
ZAR/EUR	12.71	2.28
ZAR/GBP	14.32	0.41

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