The JSE was little changed on Tuesday, buoyed somewhat by local corporate news and a weaker dollar environment, after US President Donald Trump once again took aim at the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy.Reports suggesting Trump was dissatisfied with rising interest rates put the dollar under pressure, with gold miners, banks and retailers gaining as a result.The gold index performed best, despite a relatively flat precious metal price, and news that the National Union of Mineworkers had rejected the latest wage offer from companies in the sector, thus beginning a process of conciliation and arbitration.Big diversified miners and some rand hedges, however, were under pressure as the rand extended Monday’s gains.The all share firmed 0.07% to 57,186.7 points and the top 40 rose 0.05%. Gold miners rose 2.37%, general retailers 2.07% and banks 1.25%. Platinums fell 1.12% and the resources index 1.19%.Global markets edged higher, with investors digesting the latest signals with ...
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