After closing weaker for the past four sessions, the JSE all share bounced back on Thursday amid the hope that global trade tensions could be addressed.This followed on the news that the US treasury secretary will look to reopen trade talks with China in two weeks. Positive comments from the EU on the Irish border could also make reaching a soft Brexit deal a reality, Oanda analysts said.The risk-off sentiment benefited the rand, which broke through R15 to trade at R14.8740 for the first time in just more than a week as the euro firmed to above $1.16 again, reaching $1.1643 in overnight trade.Global miners were up in early trade but further rand strength is likely to have a negative effect on them.Naspers rocketed more than 3% at the opening as Asian markets rebounded. Implats jumped on its annual numbers, but Aspen plummeted as the group said currency issues had affected it. Local platinums gained after the metal price jumped above $800/oz to $803.33/oz.Market focus has now shifted...
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