The JSE was higher on Friday morning in line with European markets as investors monitor the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

“Risk assets have clearly grown comfortable ignoring the world’s gloomy fundamentals, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) adding to the chorus that’s highlighting the disconnect between financial markets and the economic outlook,” said FXTM market analyst Han Tan. ..

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