JSE may jump on Friday after Trump says US and China want a deal
Asian markets are strongly higher on positive trade comments by US President Donald Trump, while the Conservatives have taken the lead in the UK election
13 December 2019 - 07:04
Optimism over the US-China trade war lifted Asian markets on Friday, and looks set to boost the JSE as well, while early results indicate a victory for the Conservative Party in the UK election.
Risk-on trade was evident across global markets. The rand was 0.37% firmer at R14.4399/$ on Friday morning, its best level in four months...
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