Rand firms against dollar before current account data
The rand was firmer against the US dollar on Thursday as investors looked to current account data for clues about
Markets
Consumers concerned about shopper safety during Covid-19 pandemic
CAPE TOWN – Consumers are not just concerned about pricing when it comes to shopping, they are also concerned about
Gold slips after vaccine news knocks safe-haven demand
Bengaluru — Gold edged lower on Thursday, easing from a near eight-year peak hit in the last session, as solid
Oil falls as traders fret about demand
Melbourne — Oil prices dipped on Thursday after the US recorded its biggest one-day spike in coronavirus cases and California
Asian shares take heart from vaccine hope
Sydney/New York — Asian stocks tracked Wall Street higher on Thursday, though sentiment was cautious ahead of US employment data
JSE could get a boost from rising Asian markets on Thursday
BL PREMIUM 02 July 2020 – 07:18 karl gernetzky The JSE may follow firmer Asian markets on Thursday morning, with
Asian stocks rise on vaccine hopes, eyes on US payrolls
Asian stocks tracked Wall Street higher on Thursday although sentiment was cautious ahead of US employment data while copper prices
MARKET WRAP: Rand strengthens on positive PMI data
The JSE ends the day lower as worries over the resurgence of the virus keep investors on edge BL PREMIUM
Rand firms as dollar slips, stocks retreat
The rand firmed against a weaker dollar on Wednesday, shaking off data revealing the economy was already in contraction before
JSE muted amid rising global Covid-19 cases
Investors counting on a smooth ride in the second half of 2020 are likely to be disappointed BL PREMIUM 01