The JSE joins mostly firmer global markets on Friday morning 🔒
The JSE pushed higher in broad-based gains on Friday morning, lifted by optimism about a viable Covid-19 vaccine in coming months.
Drugmaker Pfizer may submit its vaccine for regulatory review in October — news that helped to lift sentiment, which has been buffeted by concern about the effect of the pandemic on economic activity.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
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