Daily Market Commentary: 13 March 2018

Today we are taking a look at:

• Subdued session in the bond market with the curve slightly steeper ahead of the weekly issuance today
• Union blocks much awaited signing of 27 renewable energy projects
• Gold price lower on stronger dollar; Brent crude price eases intraday
• Equity markets in limbo awaiting new data to drive market direction
• Foreign flows remain upbeat, JSE reports R36.4 billion worth of inflows over the past four weeks