The JSE began the week on a positive note on Monday, with losses by resources and property stocks being offset by market heavyweight Naspers, and banks.Banks and retailers gained on the prospect of a firmer rand, as rumours circulated as the JSE closed that President Jacob Zuma had agreed to leave office.Property stocks continued their decline, with the index now back at January 2016 levels, as Resilient and shares within its stable came under pressure. This was despite Resilient earlier releasing a statement in an attempt to counter negative research reports.This includes a report alleging share manipulation, which Resilient dismissed as more informed by "short positions than by objective analysis".Global markets were firmer, and the rand has been largely spared from the worst effects of recent global market volatility last week. Analysts have warned this could change if the recent global equity sell-off resumed.The all share closed 0.54% higher at 56‚206.80 points and the top 40 c...
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