Indications are that the 2019 general elections delivered a damp squib, says Solly Moeng.
Pravin Gordhan says govt will not hesitate to intervene to ensure SOEs are run properly.
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Tokyo stocks have closed lower as a firmer yen overwhelmed positive sentiment from rallies on Wall Street.
European stock markets have steadied at the start of trading, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index gaining 0.1% to 7 430.39 points.
Stock markets have mostly retreated after a strong run over several sessions as attention returned to US-China trade tensions, dealers said.
Stock markets have risen, building on strong pre-weekend gains, after weak US jobs data fanned expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.
US stocks joined a global rally in equities after President Donald Trump suspended plans for tariffs on Mexico.
Treasuries rallied as traders assessed mixed data from the world’s largest economy. Stocks rose on bets Mexican tariffs will be avoided.
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