JSE likely to take lead from weaker Asian markets on Wednesday
Asian markets are subdued ahead of the expected interest-rate cut by the US Federal Reserve
30 October 2019 - 07:24
The JSE could take its lead from weaker Asian markets on Wednesday morning, ahead of what may be significant volatility in the rand as investors eye both local and international economic developments.
Local focus is on the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) later, and the size of the government’s budget deficit is anxiously awaited ahead of the latest review by Moody’s Investors Service on Friday...
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