Emerging carry trade rebounds with real, rand among favorites
Traders are generally more positive about the rand due to the outlook for monetary policy tightening.
US, Iran far from Hormuz deal
As Trump says the ‘clock is ticking’.
US says China agrees to spend billions on agricultural goods
China will also reportedly address American concerns on supply shortages and export restrictions tied to critical minerals.
WHO Ebola emergency declaration seeks to spur global response
Cases have been confirmed in Uganda and Congo.
Tech bubble fear lures investors to hedge with exotic options
Some traders are looking to 'lookback' puts to hedge the scenario where markets potentially rally before the sell off.
Eskom zeroes in on offenders linked to load shedding procurement contracts
Including staff and suppliers suspected of fraud and corruption in a deal.
Toyota Hilux breaks world record with massive Nampo gathering
More than 1 500 Hilux vehicles converged at Nampo Harvest Day as Toyota reclaimed the global title for the largest-ever bakkie assembly.
Standard Bank uCount, FNB eBucks also boost fuel rewards
Both rewards programmes offer a temporary 50% increase on fuel earn rates…
Thai anger at misbehaving foreigners triggers visa rules review
A recent crackdown reveals that foreigners illegally built bars and restaurants on a Phuket beach, sparking a public outcry.
To hedge, or not to hedge
A look at major oil companies ...