* S.Africa's currency boosted by euro in late trade * Q2 GDP quickens but below market expectations JOHANNESBURG Aug 28 (Reuters) - The rand recovered from a two-month low hit on concerns about South Africa's growth outlook, as a stronger euro helped the local currency to a firmer close against the dollar in the afternoon session on Wednesday. Second quarter GDP … [Read more...] about Rand comes off 2-month low to end firmer vs dollar
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CORRECTED-PRECIOUS-Gold rises on stimulus hopes; vulnerable if Fed disappoints
(Corrects day of the week in the lead) * Gold hovers near highest since April on stimulus speculation * Sell-off possible if Bernanke disappoints * Bullion ETFs' holdings rose to record By Frank Tang NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Gold rose on Tuesday as weak U.S. consumer confidence boosted speculation of new stimulus from the Federal Reserve, but some … [Read more...] about CORRECTED-PRECIOUS-Gold rises on stimulus hopes; vulnerable if Fed disappoints
Paralympics-Pistorius aims to turn Olympic journey into Paralympic gold
By Tom Pilcher LONDON Aug 28 (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius has learnt from his Olympic experience at the London Games and will use it to his advantage at the Paralympics, the South African said on Tuesday. The 25-year-old, who races wearing carbon fibre prosthetic blades after he was born without a fibula in both legs, became the first double amputee to run in the … [Read more...] about Paralympics-Pistorius aims to turn Olympic journey into Paralympic gold
PRECIOUS-Gold rises on stimulus hopes; vulnerable if Fed disappoints
* Gold near highest since April on stimulus speculation * Sell-off possible if Bernanke disappoints * Bullion ETFs' holdings rose to record * Coming up: U.S. real GDP data Wednesday (Updates markets activity) By Frank Tang NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Gold edged up on Tuesday as weak U.S. consumer confidence boosted speculation of new stimulus from the … [Read more...] about PRECIOUS-Gold rises on stimulus hopes; vulnerable if Fed disappoints
Cricket-South Africa beat England by 80 runs
Aug 28 (Reuters) - South Africa beat England by 80 runs to win the second one-day international at Southampton on Tuesday. South Africa 287 for 5 (H Amla 150, G Smith 52; G Swann 2-50) England 207 all out in 40.4 overs (I Bell 45; W Parnell 2-30) The first match of the five-game series was washed out. (Editing by Mark Meadows) … [Read more...] about Cricket-South Africa beat England by 80 runs
