The JSE faces generally subdued Asian markets on Wednesday morning, with activity muted ahead of the US Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement later.

The Fed is widely expected to remain somewhat upbeat about the prospects of the US economy when making its interest rate decision and statement on Wednesday evening, although any forward guidance on tapering asset purchase programmes will be closely watched...

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