The JSE fell on Monday, beginning the new month and quarter on a negative note, in line with a subdued mood on global markets.Losses were initially broad-based, but banks and retailers firmed towards the close, despite the weaker rand.Diversified miners and Naspers were under the most pressure, following sharp losses on Asian bourses, partly due to disappointing economic data out of China.The all share fell 0.78% to 57,159.6 points and the top 40 1.04%. Platinums gained 2.2%, general retailers 1.17% and banks 0.65%. Resources lost 1.84%.Rising trade-war concerns and poor economic data out of Europe, Asia and SA on the day all contributed to the risk-off environment, although the primary focus was on developments in Germany and the US.German chancellor Angela Merkel will hold last-ditch talks to try to save her coalition government on Monday evening, while investors are currently bracing for a new round of international tariffs.Locally, there were further signs of depressed confidenc...
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