MARKET WRAP: JSE lower as gold miners have their worst day in four years
Gold miners slump 9% as global sentiment improves a little on the news that the US will delay the imposition of some tariffs on China
13 August 2019 - 18:47
Gold miners slumped on Tuesday as global risk appetite improved on news that the US will lift some tariffs on Chinese goods, easing concerns that global growth will continue to be affected by the dispute.
The US and China have agreed to resume talks in two weeks, while the US has pushed back the implementation of a 10% tariff on some Chinese goods, including cellphones and laptops, until December 15...
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