Trade firms among mixed global indices

The JSE was firmer on Thursday morning, while its global peers were mixed as investors digested the move by the US Federal Reserve to hike interest rates despite concerns about the banking sector.

At 10.15am, the all-share had gained 0.43% to 75,564.89 points and the top-40 rose 0.44%. Precious metals had added 0.99%, retailers 0.74%, industrials 0.71% and resources 0.22%.

At 10.17am, the rand had strengthened 0.65% to R18.13/$, 0.13% to R19.77/€, and 0.16% to R22.33/£. The euro was 0.45% firmer at $1.09.

Gold gained 0.36% to $1,976.46/oz and platinum 1.34% to $990.56/oz. Brent crude was 1.02% firmer at $76.46 a barrel.