JSE follows firmer Asian markets with focus on Chinese stimulus
Traders hope that Asian countries will implement stimulus measures to offset the effects of the coronavirus outbreak
17 February 2020 - 12:00
The JSE was firmer on Monday morning, following Asian markets with a positive start to the week, as the battle to contain the coronavirus continues.
The fears about the spread of the virus and its effect on the world economy lingers. On Monday, China’s central bank cut lending rates again in an attempt to reduce the economic shock from the virus outbreak...
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