JSE to contend with weaker Asian markets amid oil jitters
The JSE pushed to a seven-week high on Monday despite a surging oil price, but must contend with market tension over the Middle East
17 September 2019 - 06:44
The JSE could struggle to hold on to Monday’s gains on Tuesday, with Asian markets under pressure amid a spiking oil price and concern over rising tension in the Middle East.
The US has told Saudi Arabia it believes Iran was responsible for an attack at the weekend in the kingdom, raising the prospect of a joint military response from the two countries...
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