The JSE opened higher on Tuesday as stock markets recovered slightly, following heavy losses in the prior session owing to US-China trade tension.
On Tuesday, the US's top negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, confirmed that the Trump administration would increase tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, accusing China of not fulfilling its commitments to the talks, Bloomberg reported.Banks climbed 0.31%, industrials 0.09%, and resources 1.06%. BHP added 1.59% to R338.72 and Anglo American 0.95% to R372.97. Kumba Iron Ore was up 1.69% at R449.46.
Steinhoff, which is due to publish its long-delayed 2017 financial results on Tuesday, was 5.53% higher at R2.10.
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