But uncertainty about inflation, the global economy and Covid-19 persists and this is likely to keep markets volatile
The JSE edged higher in line with world markets Wednesday as investors took heart from strong corporate earnings in the US, but the mood remains cautious as uncertainty about inflation, the global economy and Covid-19 persist.
The all share reached its best level in more than a month in intraday trade and ended the day 0.18% higher at 66,894.79 points, boosted by industrials precious metals and banks. However, the gains were limited by weaker food producers, listed property stocks, retailers and industrial metals...
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WATCH: Market ReportBusiness Day TV talks to independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha about the day’s market movers
Read more »
China poised for coal market intervention to douse red-hot price rallyThe price of the fuel, which provides more than half the country’s energy, has more than doubled in seven weeks
Read more »
JSE muted as strong US corporate earnings contend with global risksOanda’s Jeffrey Halley says market sentiment remains ‘decidedly positive’ thanks to support from US earnings
Read more »
JSE faces positive Asian markets on Tuesday as focus shifts to corporate earningsUS corporate giants including Netflix and Johnson & Johnson are due to report later
Read more »
JSE gains as investors eye corporate earnings in USStrong results from the prior week’s quarterly results helped lift global sentiment last week, and investors are betting on that continued strength
Read more »
JSE to publish further data on bond flows to clear mystery of resilient currencySome economists were left baffled in August when JSE CEO Leila Fourie said that foreigners had bought a net R45bn of local bonds so far this year
Read more »