MARKET WRAP: Markets boosted by renewed US stimulus hopes, JSE banks leap
The week ahead will be driven by US stimulus talks, with markets appearing certain a deal will come before the election, said one analyst
19 October 2020 - 18:22
The JSE closed firmer on Monday, with bank shares faring best as markets lift on investor optimism of a US stimulus deal being reached before elections there.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that a pre-election agreement on a stimulus deal remains possible, setting a Tuesday deadline for an agreement with the White House. ..
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