South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 28

Reuters
07-28
South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 28

JOHANNESBURG, July 28 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, company announcements, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Monday.

ECONOMIC EVENTS

Foreigners' trading in South African bonds and equities

Treasury bill auction

COMPANIES

Valterra VALJ.J releases first-half results

SOUTH AFRICAN MARKETS

South Africa's risk-sensitive rand, stocks and government bonds lost ground on Friday with the possibility of new developments in the United States' trade deal negotiations leaving investors cautious heading into the weekend.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange's Top-40 index .JTOPI was down 0.9% in early trade..JZAR/

GLOBAL MARKETS

Global stocks rose and the euro firmed on Monday after a trade agreement between the United States and the EU lifted sentiment and provided some clarity in a week of key policy meetings by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.MKTS/GLOB

WALL STREET

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record high closes on Friday, lifted by optimism the U.S. could soon reach a trade deal with the European Union, while Deckers Outdoor surged following a strong quarter for the maker of UGG boots and Hoka sneakers..N

GOLD

Gold prices gained in choppy trading on Monday, as a weaker dollar helped to offset pressure from improved risk appetite after United States and European Union announced a trade framework agreement.GOL/

EMERGING MARKETS

For the top emerging markets news, double click on nTOPEMRG

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Some of the main stories out in the South African press:

BUSINESS DAY

- Japan Tobacco International SA says tobacco bill will cost jobs and fuel illicit trade

- Severe warming could slash 45% off GDP, new study warns

- Treasury turns to consultants to help fix municipalities

NEWS24

- Inside SA’s rare earths hope: Randburg lab that grabbed US govt interest

- Why SA’s oil dreams are flowing through South Sudan

(Compiled by Sfundo Parakozov)

((Sfundo.Parakozov@thomsonreuters.com))

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