The JSE was weaker on Wednesday, with global markets mixed as investors await the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) and US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later in the day.

The federal open market committee (FOMC) is widely expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 5.25%-5.5%. Analysts say the central bank could maintain its hawkish stance after several hotter-than-expected inflation readings and a strong labour market...

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