The rand weakened the most in almost three months on Tuesday while the JSE tracked weaker global markets after Chinese officials’ lack of clarity on a stimulus package left investors wary.

Global markets had been eagerly awaiting details of China’s stimulus package, hoping it would revitalise the world’s second-largest economy. Optimism had grown in the days leading up to the announcement and markets had rallied in anticipation. ..

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