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Second day with the JSE up thanks to the Financial and Gold sector

Written by Odwa Magwentshu | 05 Jul 2018

Trader and investors alike have their focus shifting to an eventful end to the week, with minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting. FOMC policy makers elevated the benchmark rate 0.25% for the second time this year and lifted the forecast to four total increases in 2018. We also have American NFP numbers for June being released tomorrow. With respect to the trade war, China has pledged it won’t implement tariffs before the U.S. is scheduled to do so on Friday.

Read our Non-Farm Payroll blog to find out what you can expect this Friday when numbers are released.