JSE to contend with weaker Asian markets on Friday as virus fears persist
Rising case numbers in the US and other countries is continuing to offset recent optimism a vaccine is on its way
13 November 2020 - 07:16
The JSE faces weaker Asian markets on Friday, though Tencent has extended gains, as markets consider further economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Global markets have been boosted this week by news of progress on the vaccine front, though this could still be months away. Cases continue to rise, however, including in the US, with New York moving to increase restrictions this week, while officials there have warned that schools may be closed...
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