Volatility boosts JSE trade

10 March 2009 - 02:00
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The JSE has weathered the economic storm and posted positive results in the middle of the downturn. Chief executive Russel Loubser said yesterday: "Volatility has a positive impact on the JSE, prompting a rise in both spot and derivative trade, and hence on these results." The JSE posted a 56percent jump in full-year headline earnings per share after volatility boosted trading volumes. - Reuters

The JSE has weathered the economic storm and posted positive results in the middle of the downturn. Chief executive Russel Loubser said yesterday: "Volatility has a positive impact on the JSE, prompting a rise in both spot and derivative trade, and hence on these results." The JSE posted a 56percent jump in full-year headline earnings per share after volatility boosted trading volumes. - Reuters