The JSE was in buoyant mood ahead of Friday's public holiday, gaining for a third straight day as markets globally recovered from a sharp sell-off at the start of the week.

The rand was firmer, too, as markets welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep its benchmark rate at a record low. ..

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