JSE lifts on optimism about US debt-ceiling talks
At 10.24am, the rand had weakened 0.25% to R19.3802/$
19 May 2023 - 11:06
The JSE was firmer on Friday morning, while its global peers were mixed as investors focused on progress in the debt-ceiling talks in the US.
Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Thursday he was optimistic that negotiators could reach a deal to raise or suspend the debt ceiling in time to hold a vote on it next week...
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