The rand extended gains on Friday and the JSE was firmer amid mixed global markets, as investors digested a mixed consumer inflation report.

The US inflation rate decreased to 2.4% in September, slightly lower than expected. However, core inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.3%, indicating persistent inflationary pressures in stable sectors of the economy...

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