JSE to contend with weaker Asian markets and a sliding rand on Friday
Concerns are that the worst is still to come as regards the coronavirus, with the rand still under pressure on Friday morning
03 April 2020 - 07:07
The JSE must contend with a weaker rand and slipping Asian markets on Friday morning, amid concern this week that the Covid-19 outbreak will get worse in coming weeks.
US officials have warned that 240,000 people could die in that country, with deaths peaking in the next two weeks or so. There are also concerns of a rapid escalation in cases in SA...
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