South African rand claws back losses as markets bet on US rate cuts soon JOHANNESBURG, July 16 (Reuters) - The South African rand clawed back some losses on Tuesday, after tumbling on Monday, on rising expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates. At 0800 GMT, the rand traded at 18.1575 against the dollar ZAR=D3 , about 0.2% stronger than its previous close.

South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 16 JOHANNESBURG, July 16 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Tuesday. ECONOMIC EVENTS South Africa's government holds its weekly auction of long-term bonds. South Africa's government and the World Bank hold a conference on building resilience to climate change.

African Markets - Factors to watch on July 16 July 16 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Tuesday. - - - - - EVENTS: Counting continues in Rwanda's presidential election. GLOBAL MARKETS Asian shares fell on Tuesday as investors pondered the prospect of a Trump victory and what that would mean for China, while the dollar climbed for a second day even though dovish Fed comm

UPDATE 1-South African rand tumbles as attack on Trump shakes up markets Updates prices as of 1615 GMT, adds analyst comment in paragraph 4 JOHANNESBURG, July 15 (Reuters) - The South African rand tumbled against the dollar on Monday, as the assassination attempt on former U.S. president Donald Trump this weekend dented appetite for riskier assets and spurred safe-haven demand globally.

BUZZ-FX options wrap - billions, value, GBP call, intervention, ZAR Trader option data from DTCC shows 12.5 billion euros of EUR/USD FX options , most around 1.0900, expiring on Monday and Tuesday, so no surprise to see a limited EUR/USD spot range around this level. Quite a busy data week which includes a European central bank policy announcement could increase volatility and add value to shorter-dated expiry EUR/USD options , where 1-week expiry implied volatility is currently trading lows sin

South African rand slips as attack on Trump dents risk appetite JOHANNESBURG, July 15 (Reuters) - The South African rand weakened against the dollar on Monday, as the assassination attempt on former U.S. president Donald Trump dented appetite for riskier assets and spurred safe-haven demand. The risk-sensitive rand's fall was in line with moves seen in Asian emerging market currencies , as investors bet the attack would boost Trump's chances of winning November's U.S.

South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 15 JOHANNESBURG, July 15 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Monday. ECONOMIC EVENTS Treasury bill auction Offshore trading in South African stocks and bonds South Africa's government and World Bank hold conference on building resilience to climate change Nuclear regulator to announce decision on extending Koeberg operations SOUTH AFRICAN MARKETS The South Africa

African Markets - Factors to watch on July 15 July 15 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Monday. - - - - - EVENTS: Rwandan President Paul Kagame is expected to cruise to a fourth term in office in an election on Monday against two opposition candidates who were cleared to run against him but have only modest expectations.

UPDATE 1-South African rand extends climb on soft US inflation data Updates prices to reflect afternoon trade JOHANNESBURG, July 12 (Reuters) - The South African rand extended its gains on Friday, as a surprisingly soft U.S. inflation data spurred bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. At 1528 GMT, the rand traded at 18.00 against the dollar ZAR=D3 , about 0.1% stronger than its previous close.

EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks on track for weekly gains; India, S.Africa in focus Updated at 0858 GMT South Africa Treasury budget vote on tap Czech central banker Prochazka says another 50-bps rate cut unlikely India June inflation due at 1200 GMT IMF says assessing recent Kenya developments Stocks, FX flat By Johann M Cherian July 12 (Reuters) - Stocks and currencies across emerging markets were broadly flat on Friday, but an index tracking equities were set to log gains for the sixth week out of fi

South African rand extends climb on soft US inflation data JOHANNESBURG, July 12 (Reuters) - The South African rand extended its gains in early trade on Friday, as a surprisingly soft U.S. inflation data spurred bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. Like most emerging market currencies, the rand often takes cues from U.S. economic data in addition to local factors.

South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 12 JOHANNESBURG, July 12 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic event, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Friday. ECONOMIC EVENTS South Africa's government will hold its weekly auction of inflation-linked bonds. SOUTH AFRICAN MARKETS The South African rand extended its gains on Thursday after U.S.

African Markets - Factors to watch on July 12 NAIROBI, July 12 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Friday. - - - - - GLOBAL MARKETS The yen swung between losses and gains on Friday in volatile trade, reflecting investors' skittishness after Tokyo was thought to have intervened to prop up the Japanese currency in the wake of a cooler-than-expected U.S.

UPDATE 1-South African rand extends gains after U.S. inflation data Updates prices to reflect afternoon trade JOHANNESBURG, July 11 (Reuters) - The South African rand extended its gains on Thursday after U.S. inflation unexpectedly fell last month, fuelling bets that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in September. At 1521 GMT, the rand traded at 18.0050 against the dollar ZAR=D3 , 0.6% stronger than its previous close.

South African rand gains, focus on U.S. inflation data JOHANNESBURG, July 11 (Reuters) - The South African rand was stronger in early trading on Thursday, as investors focused on key U.S. inflation data for hints on the future interest rate path of the world's biggest economy. At 0753 GMT, the rand traded at 18.0650 against the dollar ZAR=D3 , around 0.3% stronger than its previous close.

BUZZ-COMMENT-Sizzling stocks when FX on rocks can only mean one thing July 5 (Reuters) - The MSCI world equity index has risen more than 13% this year reaching a record peak in July when volatility across many FX markets has slumped to long-term lows. This is the ideal environment for carry trades and demand for these trades may grow when U.S. interest rate starts to fall.

South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 11 JOHANNESBURG, July 11 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, company announcements, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Thursday. ECONOMIC EVENTS Statistics South Africa will publish May's mining data at around 0930 GMT and manufacturing data at around 1100 GMT.

African Markets - Factors to watch on July 11 NAIROBI, July 11 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Thursday. - - - - - EVENTS: *Mauritius' central bank is expected to announce its latest benchmark lending rate decision. GLOBAL MARKETS Stocks rose on Thursday, with markets from Tokyo to New York at record highs, while traders counted down to U.S.

BUZZ-Barclays, Wells Fargo lift Ingersoll Rand's PT on recent acquisitions ** Shares of air compressor maker Ingersoll Rand IR.N rise 2.3% to $93.87 ** Barclays lifts PT for stock to $106 from $104; Wells Fargo raises to $102 from $98 ** IR's acquisition of ILC Dover and three other businesses in June was a "positive step in the right direction" -

UPDATE 1-South African rand gains on weaker dollar, focus on Fed rate path Updates prices at 1508 GMT JOHANNESBURG, July 10 (Reuters) - The South African rand gained on Wednesday against a weaker dollar, as focus remains on the future interest rate path of the world's biggest economy. At 1508 GMT, the rand traded at 18.12 against the dollar ZAR=D3 , 0.14% stronger than its previous close.