* PGMs rally on supply fears after 34 killed in mine clash * Platinum hits 6-week high, largest weekly gain since Feb * Gold flat on uncertainty over possible Fed stimulus * Coming up: U.S. Chicago Fed national activity index Monday By Frank Tang NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Platinum group metals (PGMs) rallied on Friday after deadly violence at a major … [Read more...] about PRECIOUS-Platinum posts big weekly gain on S.Africa mine violence
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S.Africa rand, bonds weaker, Lonmin weighs
JOHANNESBURG Aug 17 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar on Friday partly hit by a dip in sentiment a day after a police crackdown on striking miners at Lonmin left more than 30 people dead. Yields edged higher as government bonds also weakened although local debt still holds appeal in the long term because of much higher returns that those offered … [Read more...] about S.Africa rand, bonds weaker, Lonmin weighs
Golf-Perth International puts Western Australia on the map
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Last year's U.S. Masters champion Charl Schwartzel will tee off at the Oct. 18-21 Perth International, which organisers hope will become a major stop on the golfing calendar for years to come. With prize money of $2 million, the event will become Australia's richest and world number nine Jason Dufner is another who will appear at Lake Karrinyup. … [Read more...] about Golf-Perth International puts Western Australia on the map
TABLE-Yields rise at S.Africa’s CPI-linked bond sale
JOHANNESBURG Aug 17 (Reuters) - South Africa sold a total 800 million rand ($97.27 million) of its I2050, I2025 and I2038 inflation-linked bonds on Friday. Yields were slightly higher compared with last week. I2050 bond due 31 Dec 2049, 2050, 2051 - 2.5 pct coupon Auction date August 17 August 10 Allocated (R'mln) 185 390 … [Read more...] about TABLE-Yields rise at S.Africa’s CPI-linked bond sale
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks pressured by China; Turkey bucks trend
LONDON Aug 17 (Reuters) - Emerging equities traded flat on Friday and were on track to snap a four-week long winning streak, weighed down by China which has lost 2.5 percent in the past week on fears of a sharp slowdown in economic growth. The sole bright spot was Turkey, where stocks jumped 1 percent as banks gained from expectations of looser policy. Emerging … [Read more...] about EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks pressured by China; Turkey bucks trend
