The JSE was firmer on Wednesday morning, tracking firmer global markets as investors awaited the US consumer inflation report. 

December’s consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, is expected to show US headline CPI rising 0.3% on a monthly basis and gaining 2.9% on year on year. The inflation reading will be a key consideration for the US Federal Reserve as it makes its interest rate decision later this month...

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