JSE firmer as investors await US retail sales data
Local bourse gains, while global markets are mixed, with focus squarely on outcome of Wednesday’s Fed meeting
17 September 2024 - 11:59
The JSE was firmer on Tuesday morning, while global markets were mixed as investors awaited economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting outcome on Wednesday.
Investors are eagerly awaiting the retail sales data for August, which will provide a final snapshot of the US consumers’ health before the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday, after its two-day federal open market committee (FOMC) September meeting...
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