Rand and South African bonds gain after China promises a more flexible yuan

By bne IntelliNews June 21, 2010
The rand and South African bonds gained after China promiseda more flexible yuan rate. The rand gained over 1%, to 7.41/dollar, itsstrongest level in seven weeks, after a mid-morning high of 7.45. The yield onthe 2015 government bond fell to 7.855, the lowest level since early in May. Amore flexible yuan is expected to boost commodity prices and currencies,increasing risk appetite.

Related Articles

South Africas Exxaro mulls firing striking coal miners.

South African company Exxaro Resources said one of the options it currently considers is dismissing striking coal mine workers who fail to return to work in the week of March 25, fin24 reported ... more

South Africas Telkom says there is no decision to lay off 13,000 employees.

South Africas telecommunication operator Telkom said that it has not made a decision on retrenching 13,000 employees, or more than half of its staff, TechCentral reported quoting a company ... more

BP, Masana Petroleum Solutions sell LPG business in South Africa.

Oryx Energies, a major independent provider of oil and gas products and services in Africa, has agreed to buy the South African liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution businesses of BP and ... more

Dismiss