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South African Markets - Factors to watch on June 14 ========== South Africa's National Assembly will hold its first sitting after last month's election. South Africa's government will hold its weekly auction of inflation-linked bonds. The South African rand edged lower on Thursday. The Top-40 index closed 1% lower. Japanese shares rose on Friday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered record closing highs. Gold prices edged up on Friday. Some main stories out in the South African press: S&P says lack of consensus in ANC to govern with DA risks an unstable government. ANC pushes to secure Ramaphosa's re-election ahead of parliament sitting. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2024/south-african-markets-factors-to-watch-on-june-14/