Global markets are looking ahead to economic data releases and the
Federal Reserve’s policy review.

This has prompted risk on sentiment.

Meanwhile, Asian stocks are upbeat with a surge in the yen, and
equities look set to continue into Europe.

Gold prices, on the other hand, have fallen on diminished hope of a US
Fed rate cut.

At the same time, oil prices have dropped by over 1%, partly due to
ceasefire talks in the Middle East conflict.

Portfolio manager Phaswane Mphahlele discusses the day's markets further.

Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.