JSE drops as global markets mull Hong Kong tension
China said it would take ‘firm counter measures’ after US President Donald Trump signed a bill supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
28 November 2019 - 11:38
The JSE was lower on Thursday morning, tracking Asian markets on concern that the US's move to support Hong Kong protests could weigh on trade talks.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Wednesday that would support pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The law requires an annual review of the trading terms between the US and Hong Kong. China said it would take “firm counter measures” against Trump's latest move, Reuters reported...
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