The JSE closed weaker on Tuesday as investors opted for caution ahead of several key central bank interest rate announcements and mulled over further corporate earnings reports.

Still, the all share finished the first month of the year 8.8% higher, buoyed by gains in industrials, industrial metals, retailers and resources, which have risen 12.6%, 9.5%, 8.6% and 7.1%, respectively. ..

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