MARKET WRAP: JSE firms as investors weigh US inflation reports
The producer price index for August revealed a 0.2% increase in wholesale prices, aligning with market expectations
12 September 2024 - 19:38
Metals pushed the JSE higher on Thursday, with global markets firmer as investors digested US inflation reports.
The producer price index (PPI) for August revealed a 0.2% increase in wholesale prices, aligning with market expectations. This follows the release of consumer inflation data, which showed a slight rise in core prices, but also indicated that inflation had declined to its lowest level since February 2021...
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