7 articles tagged with “JSE”
South Africa's JSE reached record levels while Nigeria's VAT collections jumped 34% to N6.4 trillion in nine months, though escalating Middle East geopolitical risks threaten to inject volatility into African markets through oil price pressures.
Cryptocurrency markets face mounting pressure from tariff uncertainty and shifting investor sentiment, with Bitcoin heading for its steepest monthly decline in nearly four years while retail traders redirect capital toward equity markets.
South African corporates reported widely divergent interim results, with Sasol's earnings collapsing 95% on impairments while Bidvest and Bidcorp posted resilient growth. Spar shed R4bn in market value within a week.
Precious metals shares comprising over 25% of the JSE All Share Index create significant concentration risk for South Africa's benchmark, while the potential collapse of sugar producer Tongaat Hulett signals deeper industrial challenges.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has launched a multi-episode podcast initiative targeting retail investors, SME owners, and community savings groups, addressing gaps in financial education and capital access across South Africa's investment landscape.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has rolled out a comprehensive podcast series addressing critical investment topics, including the mechanics of actively managed ETFs, psychological barriers to sound investing, and a nationwide initiative to reunite R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends with shareholders.
South African equities enter Monday trading under pressure following Friday's decline, with market analysts pointing to geopolitical uncertainties and trade policy concerns weighing on investor sentiment.