The morning, with US data giving conflicting signals over the state of the US economy and concerns over rising Covid-19 cases.
US jobs data for July was disappointing on Wednesday, but data on services activity for the same month was more upbeat.On the fiscal front, amid the stammering progress, there is light at the end of the tunnel as While House negotiators said they aim to reach a deal on a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the week, said AxiCorp chief global markets strategist Stephen Innes in a note.
In morning trade on Thursday, the Hang Seng was down 1.6%, while the Australian All Ordinaries Index had risen 0.3%.Gold was up 0.32% to $2,044.32/oz, while platinum had risen 0.41% to $961.09. Brent crude was down 0.13% to $45.21 a barrel.MTN is due to release its interim results to end-June later, and is expected to report a rise in profits amid positive currency gains.
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.
JSE faces mixed Asian markets on WednesdayTraders consider the escalating tension between the US and Chinese ahead of a planned meeting on August 15
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
MARKET WRAP: Miners give JSE a lift as gold tests $2,000/ozRoyal Bafokeng Platinum performed best on the day, rising the most in three weeks
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
JSE firms as positive PMI data points to steady global recoveryItalian, French, German and UK manufacturing PMIs all stayed in positive territory in July, as did the Absa PMI
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
JSE firms as positive PMI data points to steady global recoveryItalian, French, German and UK manufacturing PMIs all stayed in positive territory in July, as did the Absa PMI
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
JSE heads for third day of gains as stimulus talks lift sentimentThe US and China are expected to review the initial phase of the trade deal on August 15
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
Intu Properties to leave the JSE and LSE after 10 yearsIntu has been under pressure from the rise of e-commerce and is under the administration of KPMG
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »