JSE shows signs of life, outclassing Asian counterparts
Gold stocks were standout performers, albeit off a very low base
The JSE got off to a positive start on Wednesday morning, shaking off losses of the past two days, amid early signs of bottom-fishing bargain hunting. Gold stocks were standout performers, off a very low base. The sector has rallied about 23% in the past three weeks, boosted mainly by the higher gold price and weaker dollar. AngloGold Ashanti was now the best-performing stock among blue-chip stocks, having gained 39% in the year to date, according to the Iress data. Banks and insurance stocks were also higher on the day, as were telecoms stocks and other big industrial stocks. Those lifted the all share index 0.61% to 51,548.30 points, outplaying Asian benchmark indices, which were lower. Still, the all share was on course for its worst annual performance since 2008, at the height of the global financial crisis. Along with other global equity markets, the Alsi was caught up in the crossfire as the China and US squared up over tariffs, which fanned concerns over global growth. The di...
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