MARKET HIGHLIGHT: Mining index benefits from US jitters
The JSE precious metals and mining index jumped 3.3% on Monday as gold prices rallied on safe-haven demand, with the Moody’s downgrade of the US reinforcing fears over that country’s bond market.
19 May 2025 - 22:52
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MARKET HIGHLIGHT: Mining index benefits from US jitters
The JSE precious metals and mining index jumped 3.3% on Monday as gold prices rallied on safe-haven demand, with the Moody’s downgrade of the US reinforcing fears over that country’s bond market.
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