JSE may fall on Friday as coronavirus fears persist
US markets fell on Thursday and Asian markets are sharply down on Friday, amid confusion over the virus
06 March 2020 - 07:21
The JSE could take its lead from weaker Asian markets on Friday morning, after what has been a wild week for global equities as investors continue to contemplate the effects of the coronavirus.
The Dow fell more than 3.5% on Thursday, while Asian markets were lower on Friday morning, with Japan’s Nikkei falling 3.27% and the Hang Seng 2.15%...
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