The rand managed to firm above R17.50/$ in morning trade on Wednesday
The US and China are expected to review the initial phase of the trade deal on August 15
Brent and WTI are up 1%, but a resurgent coronavirus in the US may lead to a drop in fuel demand
Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments and Jean Pierre Verster from Protea Capital Management talk to Business Day TV
Kwame Antwi from KOA Capital talks to Business Day TV about his stock pick of the day
The metal extends its run above the $2,000 mark on a weaker dollar and bets for more stimulus measures to revive pandemic-ravaged economy
Brent falls as growing coronavirus cases worldwide shake market confidence
Gold tests new high as weaker dollar and falling bond yields fuels its safe-haven appeal
Traders consider the escalating tension between the US and Chinese ahead of a planned meeting on August 15
Spot gold rises nearly 2% to $2,009.61/oz in New York amid daunting economic and geopolitical risks
Royal Bafokeng Platinum performed best on the day, rising the most in three weeks
Italian, French, German and UK manufacturing PMIs all stayed in positive territory in July, as did the Absa PMI
The rand lost more than 1% as August began
US-China tension flares; poor European earnings weigh on its bourses; and the US has yet to agree a new Covid-19 unemployment benefit
Imtiaz Suliman from Sentio Capital talks to Business Day TV about his stock pick of the day
Concerns over economic fallout from rising Covid-19 cases offset pressure from US dollar
Fresh wave of Covid-19 infections threaten to stall demand just as producers step up output
Biggest intraday gain since July 21 as Australian shares gain 2%
