A strong performance by market heavyweight Naspers, as well as higher precious metal miners, kept the JSE positive on Wednesday morning, though trading volumes were subdued.

Range-bound trade is expected ahead of testimony by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell before Congress starting at 4pm SA time, while US Fed minutes from their last meeting are due at 8pm. ..

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