Sasol and gold miners lead JSE higher amid Middle East tension
An attack on state-owned oil producer Saudi Aramco facilities wiped out more than half of the country’s oil output
16 September 2019 - 11:18
The JSE was in positive territory on Monday morning while global markets slipped after attacks on Saudi Arabia oil facilities at the weekend dampened risk sentiment.
An attack on state-owned oil producer Saudi Aramco’s facilities wiped out more than half of the country’s oil output, about 5% of global oil supply. Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks, while the US has blamed Iran...
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