JSE faces mostly weaker Asian markets amid persistent threat of Covid-19


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Markets JSE faces mostly weaker Asian markets amid persistent threat of Covid-19 Vaccine news has boosted sentiment in recent weeks, but the pandemic remains a concern 19 November 2020 - 07:18 Karl Gernetzky Picture: REUTERS/ALY SONG The JSE will have to contend with primarily weaker Asian markets on Thursday, as high rates of Covid-19 cases continue in Europe and the US. A number of states in the US have introduced lockdown measures this week, overshadowing positive news regarding a vaccine, said National Australia Bank analyst Rodrigo Catril in a note. Locally, all eyes are on the Reserve Bank, which will...