MARKET WRAP: JSE gains as China rate cut lifts market sentiment

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According to reports, the US and China held constructive talks at the weekend as the two parties are set to seal a partial trade deal

18 November 2019 - 18:47The JSE tracked Asian markets higher on Monday as China cut its short-term funding rate, while investors remain in wait-and-see mode on the trade-war front. weekend as the two parties are set to seal a partial trade deal amid concerns that the almost two-year spat will have a significant effect on the global economy.

“The central bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 6.5% despite lingering fears of a credit downgrade by Moody’s Investors Service and fragile economic conditions, weighed by external risks,” said FXTM senior research analyst Lukman Otunuga. “Any signs of US economic weakness that creep in are negative for [Donald] Trump’s election prospects and would likely speed the completion of the trade deal,” Bishop said. would take over as CEO of the cash-strapped power utility from January 15 2020.

Gold was up 0.21% to $1,471.06/oz and platinum 0.41% to $894.57. Brent crude lost 1.32% to $62.60 a barrel. The JSE all share gained 0.74% to 56,467 points and the top 40 0.82%. Industrials rose 1.36% and platinum miners 1.59%. Astral Foods rose 1.48% to R174.54 after earlier reporting revenue increased 4% to R13.4bn in the year to end-September.

 

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