JSE slips as data on US inflation gives pause for thought
There has been talk that the Fed might slow its aggressive monetary tightening
12 August 2022 - 11:42
The JSE was weaker on Friday morning, while its global peers were mixed as investors considered the US Federal Reserve's next steps for keeping inflation in check.
Riskier assets received a boost this week after the US consumer and producer inflation numbers came in better than expected, fuelling assumptions that the Fed might slow its aggressive monetary tightening...
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