Can Governor Kganyago Tame the Rand?
27 October 2014
The announcement that deputy Governor Lesetja Kganyago will succeed outgoing Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus in November was well received by the markets, with it being the first
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Debt Bubbles, Bailouts and Bankers
9 September 2014
Well, well, our very own bank bailout!
Should we not be proud to have joined the Global Bailout Club?
As we all know by now, African Bank was placed under
Do YOU have Hot Bath Investor Syndrome?
4 July 2014
What does a nice, hot, deep bath have to do with the investing or trading in any financial market - whether the Rand, other currencies, gold, commodities, bonds,
Rand Bearish As It Bounces Off Support
6 June 2014
Since hitting a high of 11.38 to the Dollar at the end of January, the Rand enjoyed a full 3 months plus of bullish gains.
But just when it
When Will SA’s External Debt Bubble Burst?
2 May 2014
Last post, we had a look at one of the major risks to the South African economy and the Rand – a Twin Deficit that has grown from
Is the Fragile Five Label Fitting?
31 March 2014
Last year Morgan Stanley coined the phrase the “Fragile Five,” lumping South Africa together with India, Brazil, Indonesia and Turkey as being the countries that were most at
Does News Determine Market Direction?
6 March 2014
Whenever there is a big move in the Rand (or any financial market for that matter), the first question that is asked is,
“What news caused the Rand to
Rand Breaks Key Levels After Dismal Year
22 January 2014
Here's wishing you all a healthy and prosperous 2014!
The Rand completed what has been a one-way trip against the Dollar during 2013, hitting 10.58 on the last day
Do Interest Rates Really Drive the Rand?
Fundamental analysis plays a big part in how economists look at a currency and its future value.
However, while some of these studies can be of assistance in the long term
Demystifying the Rand's Relationship with Gold
In our April 2013 post, we pointed out that the common-held belief – that South Africa has been and is a commodity-based economy which is closely aligned with the fortunes
Putting Global Forex Markets in Perspective
The Rand has continued its volatile behaviour, touching just over 10.50 in August (the price target area shown in our previous post) before strengthening by almost a Rand over the
Rand Targets Key Fibonacci Levels
This year is certainly turning out to be a humdinger for the Rand – surprising exporters and importers, investors, economists and apparent pundits with the extent and volatility of its
Central Banks Set Interest Rates – Or Do They?
It is a commonly accepted belief that Central Banks are in control of a country’s economy, and that one of the most powerful levers they have at their disposal to
Rand Hits 10.2830 - Debunking Market Mover Myths
5 June 2013
It was really ironic that this was thrown at me again last week. The same old argument...
Ironic because, unbeknown to them, the Dollar/Rand was in the process of
Gold Loses its Lustre – in More Ways than One
Gold has been back in the news again – but for the wrong reasons this time.
Up to very recently, it has been an incredible ride for gold. In fact, gold
Rand Hits Worst Level in 4 Years...as Predicted
The Rand hit 9.3655 against the Dollar on 21 March 2013 (its worst levels in 48 months) and in so doing, broke through a critical level of 9.1750 - which
Rand Outlook for 2013 Remains Bearish
It has been a pretty choppy ride for the Rand the past year, and a difficult one for exporters and importers alike.
The question is – What does 2013
Fiscal Cliffs, Forest Fires and Fallacies
The Fiscal Cliff has been the buzz-word in financial markets of late, and is re-elected President Obama’s first major headache of his second term.
What is it all about?
In essence, it
A GPS for the Rand and other Markets?
Have you ever wished you had a GPS to help you navigate the Rand movements against the Dollar, Euro and other markets?
Or perhaps, to put it in other words (or
Surviving Superstorm Sandy...and the Markets
Hurricane Sandy certainly lived up to its reputation of being the "perfect storm"...
In fact - a Superstorm that is possibly the worst in US history, with tens of millions being