Events that moved the market Q2 2019
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2 Apr 2019Source: TreasuryONEMoody’sMoody's releases a statement, saying that SA's economic situation is in line with other Baa3 countries. Should growth stagnate and SOEs not be turned around, SA will be downgraded.
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2 Apr 2019Source: TreasuryONEMoody’sMoody's releases a statement, saying that SA's economic situation is in line with other Baa3 countries. Should growth stagnate and SOEs not be turned around, SA will be downgraded.
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9 Apr 2019Source: Bloomberg NewsIMF revises global growth downThe IMF cuts its outlook for global growth to the lowest since the financial crisis, forecasting that the world economy will grow 3.3% this year, down from its 3.5% forecast in January.
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9 Apr 2019Source: Bloomberg NewsIMF revises global growth downThe IMF cuts its outlook for global growth to the lowest since the financial crisis, forecasting that the world economy will grow 3.3% this year, down from its 3.5% forecast in January.
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11 Apr 2019Source: Bloomberg NewsBrexit trick or treatThe blueprint after six hours of talks in Brussels allows the UK to stay in the bloc until 31 October 2019.
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11 Apr 2019Source: Bloomberg NewsBrexit trick or treatThe blueprint after six hours of talks in Brussels allows the UK to stay in the bloc until 31 October 2019.
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17 Apr 2019Source: Statistics SACPI at 4.5%CPI increases to 4.5% in March from 4.1% in February, mainly due to the increase in fuel prices.
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17 Apr 2019Source: Statistics SACPI at 4.5%CPI increases to 4.5% in March from 4.1% in February, mainly due to the increase in fuel prices.
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26 Apr 2019Source: Bloomberg NewsUS marches onUS GDP expands at a 3.2% annualised rate, exceeding the forecast average of 2.3%.
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26 Apr 2019Source: Bloomberg NewsUS marches onUS GDP expands at a 3.2% annualised rate, exceeding the forecast average of 2.3%.
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26 Apr 2019Source: Financial TimesJapanese industries waneJapanese industrial production falls at its fastest pace in almost four years, while retail sales pick up the pace.
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26 Apr 2019Source: Financial TimesJapanese industries waneJapanese industrial production falls at its fastest pace in almost four years, while retail sales pick up the pace.
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3 May 2019Source: Bloomberg NewsUS unemployment at 49-year lowUS hiring tops forecasts in April as the jobless rate dips to a fresh 49-year low and wage gains are slightly cooler than projected, suggesting the still-healthy labour market can continue to support growth without fueling inflation.
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3 May 2019Source: Bloomberg NewsUS unemployment at 49-year lowUS hiring tops forecasts in April as the jobless rate dips to a fresh 49-year low and wage gains are slightly cooler than projected, suggesting the still-healthy labour market can continue to support growth without fueling inflation.
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6 May 2019Source: BloombergAnother round of trade warsGlobal equities tumble and Treasury futures climb after President Trump again threatens to increase tariffs on Chinese imports. The yuan slumps alongside crude oil.
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6 May 2019Source: BloombergAnother round of trade warsGlobal equities tumble and Treasury futures climb after President Trump again threatens to increase tariffs on Chinese imports. The yuan slumps alongside crude oil.
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7 May 2019Source: ReutersIstanbul set for re-electionsTurkey’s lira falls 1.3% after the Turkish election board announces Istanbul’s mayoral elections will be re-run. The election result showed a narrow victory for the opposition party.
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7 May 2019Source: ReutersIstanbul set for re-electionsTurkey’s lira falls 1.3% after the Turkish election board announces Istanbul’s mayoral elections will be re-run. The election result showed a narrow victory for the opposition party.
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11 May 2019Source: news24.comANC continues to leadThe IEC declares the 2019 SA elections free and fair and the rand strengthens on the outcome: The ANC gains the national victory with a 57.51% majority vote. It also takes all provinces, except the Western Cape, where the DA stays in control.
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11 May 2019Source: news24.comANC continues to leadThe IEC declares the 2019 SA elections free and fair and the rand strengthens on the outcome: The ANC gains the national victory with a 57.51% majority vote. It also takes all provinces, except the Western Cape, where the DA stays in control.
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14 May 2019Source: Quarterly Labour Force SurveySA joblessness at 27.6%SA's unemployment rate increases to 27.6% in the first quarter of 2019.
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14 May 2019Source: Quarterly Labour Force SurveySA joblessness at 27.6%SA's unemployment rate increases to 27.6% in the first quarter of 2019.
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17 May 2019Source: NY MagazineStart of the cell warsThe Trump administration blacklists Huawei, accusing the company of aiding Beijing in espionage.
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17 May 2019Source: NY MagazineStart of the cell warsThe Trump administration blacklists Huawei, accusing the company of aiding Beijing in espionage.
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23 May 2019Source: TreasuryONESA repo rate remains 6.75%The SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rates unchanged at 6.75%, as expected, with prime at 10.25%.
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23 May 2019Source: TreasuryONESA repo rate remains 6.75%The SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rates unchanged at 6.75%, as expected, with prime at 10.25%.
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4 Jun 2019Source: Statistics SASA growth negativeSA's economy shrinks by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2019, the biggest contraction in a decade. Some of the reasons are weak consumer demand, load shedding and recurring falls in mining production.
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4 Jun 2019Source: Statistics SASA growth negativeSA's economy shrinks by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2019, the biggest contraction in a decade. Some of the reasons are weak consumer demand, load shedding and recurring falls in mining production.
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10 Jun 2019Source: Business InsiderTongaat Hulett listing suspendedTongaat asks that its listings be suspended because of accounting irregularities. More than 5 000 employees receive retrenchment notices.
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10 Jun 2019Source: Business InsiderTongaat Hulett listing suspendedTongaat asks that its listings be suspended because of accounting irregularities. More than 5 000 employees receive retrenchment notices.
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18 Jun 2019Source: fin24Steinhoff loss stands at nearly R20bnSteinhoff posts a loss of €1.19bn (more than R19 billion) for the year ended September 2018.
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18 Jun 2019Source: fin24Steinhoff loss stands at nearly R20bnSteinhoff posts a loss of €1.19bn (more than R19 billion) for the year ended September 2018.
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18 Jun 2019Source: The GuardianFacebook launches LibraFacebook announces a digital currency, Libra, that will allow its users to make financial transactions across the globe. US lawmakers raise privacy concerns.
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18 Jun 2019Source: The GuardianFacebook launches LibraFacebook announces a digital currency, Libra, that will allow its users to make financial transactions across the globe. US lawmakers raise privacy concerns.
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19 Jun 2019Source: Statistics SAInflation hits bulls eyeAnnual consumer inflation is 4.5% in May 2019, slightly up from the 4.4% recorded for April. The inflation rate has remained below the 6% monetary policy ceiling since April 2017. During this time inflation has averaged 4.7%.
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19 Jun 2019Source: Statistics SAInflation hits bulls eyeAnnual consumer inflation is 4.5% in May 2019, slightly up from the 4.4% recorded for April. The inflation rate has remained below the 6% monetary policy ceiling since April 2017. During this time inflation has averaged 4.7%.
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24 Jun 2019Source: EuronewsUS ups the ante against IranTrump signs an executive order for additional sanctions against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Foreign minister Javad Zarif, and eight Revolutionary Guard commanders.
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24 Jun 2019Source: EuronewsUS ups the ante against IranTrump signs an executive order for additional sanctions against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Foreign minister Javad Zarif, and eight Revolutionary Guard commanders.
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24 Jun 2019Source: Business DayMultiChoice cuts 2000 jobsMultiChoice, formerly part of Naspers, announces that up to 2194 employees may lose their jobs in a restructuring of its customer service model.
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24 Jun 2019Source: Business DayMultiChoice cuts 2000 jobsMultiChoice, formerly part of Naspers, announces that up to 2194 employees may lose their jobs in a restructuring of its customer service model.
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29 Jun 2019Source: BBCUS, China resume trade talksUS President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping reach an agreement at the G20 summit in Japan to continue trade talks.
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29 Jun 2019Source: BBCUS, China resume trade talksUS President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping reach an agreement at the G20 summit in Japan to continue trade talks.
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