The morning, with geopolitical tension and a political deadlock over a new US stimulus package weighing on sentiment.
Locally, there are hopes of a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions on tobacco and liquor sales, which have been criticised in some quarters for the additional damage they are inflicting on SA’s economy and the government’s coffers.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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