JSE faces mixed Asian markets on Thursday as focus remains on Covid-19
Positive news on a vaccine is contending with rising case numbers, while US stimulus talks are also being closely watched
03 December 2020 - 08:44
The JSE faces mixed Asian markets on Thursday morning, with Covid=19 still the major issue influencing sentiment, along with fiscal efforts to offset its damage.
The UK has approved a vaccine and intends to roll it out next week, even as cases surge in some countries, including the US and Germany. In Germany, officials have warned lockdown conditions may be extended, while in SA, localised restrictions in hotspots in the Western and Eastern Cape are being contemplated...
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