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Cheetahs, Sharks too close to call
Since 2005, the Free State Cheetahs have lost only three matches from 12 against the Sharks - and while that at a first glance makes them the favourites for their upcoming Absa Currie Cup match in Bloemfontein.
Kiwis out to retain dominance over Wallabies
The Wallabies are bidding to avoid their worst trans-Tasman losing sequence in 63 years when they take on the all-conquering All Blacks in a Tri-Nations Test in Melbourne on Saturday.
Ruan heads off to Ireland
Irish club Ulster has announced that Sharks and Springbok star Ruan Pienaar will "officially become an Ulsterman" from the beginning of September after securing an early release from his current Sharks contract.
De Villiers, Boks must deliver
There can be no doubt that Peter de Villiers is at a crossroads in his Springbok coaching career. After 34 matches in charge, he faces his first real test.
Pienaar bound for greener pastures
Springbok flyhalf and Sharks playmaker Ruan Pienaar will join Ulster in Belfast after the Tri-Nations tournament.
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Strong earnings boost stocks
Robust quarterly earnings from Europe have driven world stocks higher, while the dollar has hit a three-month low on the back of weak US data.
Bonds softer on PPI shocker
Bond yields have weakened a touch after PPI for June came in worse than expected, reinforcing the notion that there are unlikely to be any further rate cuts this year.
Firm rand steady amid strong euro
The rand remains steady hovering around the R7.30 level against the dollar, tracking a strong euro.
JSE edges up in cautious trade
The JSE has risen in line with global markets, but light volumes indicate that investors are cautious ahead of the release of US weekly jobless claims.
Bonds weaken on disappointing PPI data
Bond yields have weakened a touch after PPI for June came in worse than expected, reinforcing the notion that there are unlikely to be any further rate cuts this year.
Firm rand tests R7.27 vs USD
A firm rand has gained further momentum testing a key technical level of R7.27 versus the dollar, having broken through the psychological barrier of R7.30.
Euro dips on Japan exporter selling
The euro has slipped against the yen, pulling away from a recent two-month high on selling by Japanese exporters.
US recovery concerns weigh on dollar
The dollar has lost ground after the Federal Reserve warned that the US economy is slowing in some areas, adding to the view that recovery is stalling.
Oil turns higher on bargain-hunting
Oil prices are higher on bargain-hunting and a fall in the dollar, but analysts say slower US energy demand and weaker stock markets have dented sentiment.
Gold regains strength on dollar
Gold has rebounded as the dollar weakened against other currencies but gains are limited after holdings in the world's largest gold-backed ETF slumped.
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AUD/ZAR
1 South African Rand = 0.15173 Australian Dollar
EUR/ZAR
1 South African Rand = 0.10456 Euro
GBP/ZAR
1 South African Rand = 0.08743 British Pound Sterling
USD/ZAR
1 South African Rand = 0.13672 US Dollar
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