JSE firms but rand underperforms as protests get under way
Gold and resources shares give the local bourse a boost
20 March 2023 - 12:36
The JSE was firmer on Monday thanks to a strong showing from gold and resources shares, while the rand underperformed as EFF-led protests got under way across the country.
“The rand is an underperforming currency today and weakening against what has actually been a softer dollar in general,” said IG senior market analyst Saun Murison. ..
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