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Amcu to shut down Rustenburg platinum mines next week By African News Agency (ANA) - 45 minutes ago

RUSTENBURG, January 16 (ANA) Mining operations will be shut down at Sibanye Stillwater platinum operations in Rustenburg, North West next week, the Association of Mineworkers and...

EMERGING MARKETS-Currencies gain as Turkish lira firms before rate decision By Reuters - 11 hours ago

* Turkish central bank expected to keep rates unchanged* Russia's rouble gains 0.5 percent, oil rises* MSCI's EM stocks index hits six-week peak* S.African rand firmer...

EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging market stocks hit near six-week top on China stimulus signals By Reuters - Jan 15, 2019

* Asian stocks rise on signals of further Chinese stimulus* Yuan can be kept stable despite stimulus - PBOC official* Turkish lira soft, data shows uptick in unemployment* Yield on...

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The Rand's 2019 Bull Run Continues By James Paynter - Jan 15, 2019

Welcome to 2019 - or rather, our first Rand Review of 2019, as back-to-work mode starts in earnest. Trust you have had a well-deserved rest and are refreshed and charged for the...

The Luxury of Online Retail By Vestact - Jan 14, 2019

Over the weekend the US Government shutdown moved into record territory for the most consecutive shutdown days. Thanks to the closure 'only' hitting around 25% of the government,...

Three Reasons the SARB May Pause Its Interest Rate Hiking Cycle in January By Maura Feddersen - Jan 14, 2019

Members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) meet from 15 to 17 January to decide a suitable interest rate stance that sees inflation...

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Dhu Meiring 1 hour ago

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Does anyone here trade NFP

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Does anyone here trade NFP

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Ernst Swiglaar 7 hours ago

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When will this pair go up? Zar is strong now. Usd shut down, eish.

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Ntlwane Ntlokwana Jan 15, 2019 22:58

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sell?

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Tshepo Sam Jan 15, 2019 22:53

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This pair will still force people to learn... :-)

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Akinsola Samuel 15 hours ago

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You can say that again

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Dhu Meiring 1 hour ago

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Lol the only ones making money now are the brokers blown 3 accounts already one minute in the blue the next everything's RED

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Akinsola Samuel Jan 15, 2019 22:28

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What is really happening to this pair? Yho!!!

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Rory Button 12 hours ago

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USD is very weak atm... Gov shutdown making a hige impact on dollar value

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Dhu Meiring Jan 15, 2019 15:48

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WTF happend there

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Rory Button Jan 15, 2019 15:48

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US PPI worse than expected

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Dhu Meiring 1 hour ago

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the dollar is to volatile right now. ZAR USD used to be fun to trade now it's really just a nightmare. like blown 3 accounts lol

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Akinsola Samuel Jan 15, 2019 11:34

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Expected bull profit target please?

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Kafeel Allijan Jan 15, 2019 10:27

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hoping SA gov screws up

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Akinsola Samuel Jan 15, 2019 9:48

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Am buying. Any idea bullish point Please?

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Dhu Meiring Jan 14, 2019 19:47

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Is anyone buying yet

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Kafeel Allijan Jan 14, 2019 19:47

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I did

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Dhu Meiring Jan 14, 2019 19:47

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cool

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Vinesh Pillay Jan 14, 2019 15:37

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Whoever was selling should see profit now

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Ben Mpete Jan 14, 2019 15:22

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Bullish

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Kafeel Allijan Jan 14, 2019 14:31

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buy. bullish till end of week

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Hamilton Mhlongo Jan 14, 2019 8:47

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Do you think usdzar will fall because im in a sell and its still going up

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Vinesh Pillay Jan 14, 2019 8:47

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Where did you start your sell

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Kafeel Allijan Jan 14, 2019 8:47

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bullish till end of week

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Vinesh Pillay Jan 14, 2019 8:47

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Should be in profit now

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Marette Verwey Jan 14, 2019 8:36

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Hi everyone. What is your opinion and ZAR/USD?

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Marette Verwey Jan 11, 2019 17:02

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Its going up..... Will it come down again?

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Namile Kekana Jan 11, 2019 17:02

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Yes it will

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Marette Verwey Jan 11, 2019 17:02

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Tx a lot

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Elvis Kimanthi Jan 11, 2019 13:42

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Super sell gents

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Akinsola Samuel Jan 11, 2019 13:42

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Sell estimated to what level pls? If any

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Kenny Nkosi Jan 11, 2019 12:35

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Be patient

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Matilde Limba Jan 11, 2019 12:35

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Marette VerweyOkay....

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Matilde Limba Jan 11, 2019 12:35

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Marette VerweyBut giving the Trade war and other issue,I could further go down to test 13.50....

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Marette Verwey Jan 11, 2019 12:35

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Really?

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Akinsola Samuel Jan 11, 2019 12:01

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Anyone with idea on this pair? Am stuck on big Buy loss

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Elvis Kimanthi Jan 11, 2019 12:01

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Its a super sell bro just close mate

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Gasen Pillay Jan 11, 2019 12:01

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where did you buy from

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Tshepo Sam Jan 09, 2019 19:30

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Should it not break below 13.80 zone i expect to see this Patten playing-out...and i'mma just follow the trend, unless any major fundamental event happen.

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Tshepo Sam Jan 09, 2019 19:01

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My take: Overall trend, it is going down. However it needs to break and close below 13.85. With a lot of uncertainty around the US & the FED...Rand is gonna enjoy the benefits. Also remember: Land Expropriation Bill is still out and it somehow settles the big lenders.

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raymond Pheasant Jan 09, 2019 16:53

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Buy 13.88. Tp at 14. Trailing stoploss 50 pips

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raymond Pheasant Jan 09, 2019 16:53

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Scratch the sl

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Zunaith Mohamed Jan 09, 2019 16:53

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u think it will go to R13.96 today

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Akinsola Samuel Jan 09, 2019 11:14

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Is it safe to sell Now? Will it sell below 18.9

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raymond Pheasant Jan 09, 2019 10:19

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I will hold off on selling till 13.99

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