The JSE struggled to find traction after opening slightly higher on Thursday, signalling a degree of caution before the release of US inflation data later in the afternoon.

Diversified mining stocks steadied after a recent fall left the resource 10 index 10% below its May 10 high amid the broad retreat in commodity prices. Insurance stocks and banks sagged after a relatively solid session on Wednesday...

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