The JSE faces higher Asian markets on Tuesday morning, though sentiment remains fragile with concerns over Covid-19 and global inflation continuing to threaten volatility.

Parts of SA are grappling with a third wave, with Asia also battling rising infection levels, prompting Japan to recently extend lockdown restrictions. Data have also shown that the GDP of the world’s third-largest economy fell more than expected in he first quarter of 2021...

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