The JSE tracked weaker global markets on Thursday as contagion fears in the bank sector were reignited, while investors also digested another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve and commentary after the announcement.

Shares in California lender PacWest tanked by more than 41% on Thursday after news that the bank has been assessing strategic options including a possible sale, sparking wider fears about the health of the US’s regional bank sector...

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