The JSE was slightly stronger on Monday morning, with miners and property stocks faring best, while banks, retailers and financials were under pressure from a softer rand.Caution is expected in global markets ahead of a key US Federal Reserve meeting that concludes with a press conference on Wednesday.Locally, ratings agency Moody’s is expected to make its latest pronouncement on SA’s credit status on Friday. It will also be a busy week for local data, with inflation for February due on Tuesday. This comes ahead of a Reserve Bank meeting next week.A weaker rand gave the JSE direction on Monday morning, with miners firmer, and the local bourse also lifted by Naspers.At 9.30am the all share was up 0.33% to 58,293.6 points and the top 40 added 0.31%. Platinums were up 1.11%, property 0.79% and industrials 0.53%. General retailers were down 0.73%.At the same time, Sasol had gained 1.06% to R406.25, following gains in the oil price at the weekend.TFG was off 0.85% to R222.10 and Massmart...
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