The JSE all gained in choppy trade on Thursday, after the rand firmed 2% against the dollar.After a positive opening, the market dipped during the course of the day as global miners retreated in mixed trade on the stronger rand and a lower Brent crude price. Brent crude fell 1.7% to $78.27 a barrel on indications that Hurricane Florence in the US was likely to be less severe than initially thought.Platinums ended the day higher after the platinum price rose 0.85% to $803.28 an ounce.Naspers rose despite the stronger rand, closing 3.31% higher at R3,155.The decision by the Turkish central bank to hike interest rates by 625 basis points to 24% supported emerging-market currencies, with the rand reaching R14.6196 on the day, its best level in two weeks. But analysts questioned the conviction of the rally.Present levels of the rand do not really encourage risk-on trade, as it still remains a weak currency with questions around long-term sustainability, said Umkhulu Consulting analyst Ad...
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