JSE faces lockdown pressure on Tuesday
Asian markets are benefiting from optimism of an economic recovery later in 2020, and the rand has showed little reaction to the SA lockdown
24 March 2020 - 07:16
The JSE could benefit on Tuesday morning from optimism that global efforts to combat the coronavirus will bear fruit, with the rand firmer in early trade despite the prospect of SA starting a 21-day lockdown on Friday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday night that people will be confined to their homes from Friday morning except for essential business, such as buying food or seeking health care...
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