South Africa's stock market has risen for 12 consecutive months, reaching a historic high. Bank of America says it is supported by gold prices and exchange rates and still has room to rise.
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South Africa’s stock market has set the longest consecutive upward record since 1995, according to Bank of America, as surging commodity prices and a strengthening rand create a rare resonance, and the market still has further room to rise.
South Africa's benchmark stock index hit a historic