MARKET WRAP: JSE weakens amid US-China trade talks

The JSE edged lower on Thursday, amid mixed global markets, as investors waited for new developments on trade talks between the US and China.

The rand lacked a clear direction on the day, and was 0.23% firmer at R14.1149/$ as the local share market closed. Platinum had risen 3.07% to $896.19/oz while gold was down 0.2% at $1,287.25. Brent crude was 0.3% lower at $69.24 a barrel.MTN added 2.92% to R92.37.

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