JSE faces muted Asian markets as Covid-19 focus continues


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Markets JSE faces muted Asian markets as Covid-19 focus continues 12 November 2020 - 07:12 Karl Gernetzky Picture: REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR The JSE faces muted Asian markets on Thursday morning, as the Covid-19 pandemic remains in focus. Progress on the vaccine front has boosted stock markets this week, though tech stocks have been under pressure. The possibility of a third wave of infections in Japan is weighing on sentiment as cases rise there, while parts of the US are also reporting record case numbers. New York tightened restrictions overnight, and officials there have threatened to ratchet them higher if cases continue...