JSE likely to follow slipping Asian markets on Friday
Investors are closely watching a Chinese response to a US bill supporting human rights in Hong Kong, with Tencent down almost 2.5% on Friday morning
29 November 2019 - 07:14
The JSE is likely to take its lead from weaker Asian markets on Friday morning, with investors waiting for a Chinese response to the US stance on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
US President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law that provides for an annual review of Hong Kong’s trading relationship, an issue which may provoke intransigence from Beijing during trade talks...
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