Archive for January 11th, 2010

Johannesburg, Jan 11 (I-Net Bridge)   Monday turned out to be a day of mixed fortunes for South African markets with the JSE ending in the black, led by resources and commodities amid positive global news, particularly in China.
Futures ended weaker however after Wall Street turned around and headed south, while the rand and bonds were… »

I-Net Bridge brings you the latest prices, and those prices are expertly analysed by Pat Mathidi of RMB Asset Management in Johannesburg. The day started well as usual, but nervousness crept in in the last couple of hours to see the JSE only slightly… »

We predicted that pay day would come for the commies and the lefties, and they’ve found an excuse in the ‘global financial crisis’ to finally exert their influence. The State, according to a 27 page ANC document, is better equipped to steer us to prosperity than the free market. We discuss this with a leading… »

Fourth quarter earnings season is upon us, and poised to confirm or deny the stock market exuberance. Marketscast chats to a broker in the US about earnings, employment, and coffee… »

This week we chat to a woman about women. Women and money to be specific, and why women are lagging in terms of planning for their future compared to the other sex…. »

Liston Meintjes, our resident market veteran, looks at the US employment data as well as the action thus far in 2010. Can this year possibly continue the 70% rally in the MSCI world market index? And what are Liston’s predictions for the next 12 months? He’s in conversation with Lindsay… »

Johannesburg, Jan 11 (I-Net Bridge) - South African stocks opened firmer on Monday morning led by resources and markets in Asia, which were boosted by upbeat trade data from China.
At 09:20 the JSE all share index had added 0.70%, with resources up 1.44%, gold producers 1.40% higher and platinum miners moving 2.65%… »

Johannesburg, Jan 11 (I-Net Bridge) - FNB property analyst John Loos is cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the property market after December 2009 recorded the second month of year-on-year increase in house prices after almost a year of decline.
“The trend bodes well for a better 2010, after the market hit “rock… »

A STRONGER ZAR FOR THE NEW YEAR
Welcome to a new year and one that promises to be just as uncertain as the past two.
The big theme for the year will be the sustainability of the global recovery. Data over December has done nothing to alter the positive tone on this front, either internationally or locally,… »

SA Today: Key events to watch, Monday January 11
— No events scheduled.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
After a slow start to the year, activity on the South African financial markets is expected to pick up this week as schools reopen after the summer vacation and players return to the market.
Data to watch this week includes… »