Risk-appetite has improved on news the EU has offered further Brexit concessions, improving the chances of an orderly exit
Assurances from the EU to the UK on Brexit bolstered global sentiment on Tuesday, with the JSE pushing higher in broad-based gains.
Asian markets were higher, and the pound rallied overnight, with all eyes on a crucial vote in the UK Parliament later. Gold was up 0.12% to $1,295/oz and platinum 1.25% to $830.05. Brent crude was 0.21% higher at $66.78 a barrel.Rand hedge British American Tobacco had gained 1.014% to R577.68.
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