The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) was firmer in noon trade on Wednesday, buoyed by futures-related buying ahead of Thursday’s closeout. By 11.49am, the all-share index added 0,73%. Resources rallied 1,23%, with the gold- and platinum-mining indices jumping 1,96% and 2,49% respectively.

The JSE was firmer just before midday on Monday lifted by stronger global markets and higher precious metals prices. The gains came on fairly low volumes, however. By 11.54am, the all-share index added 0,73%. Resources rallied 1,91%, the gold-mining index jumped 2,78% and the platinum-mining index perked up 1,1%.

The JSE was weaker in noon trade on Friday following a negative close on Wall Street overnight. Lower precious metals prices further weighed on the local bourse. By 11.58am, the all share index shed 0,24%. Resources retreated 1%, the gold mining index tumbled 2,44% and the platinum mining index lost 0,72%.

The JSE was in positive territory just before noon on Thursday, having bounced following the previous two days’ sharp sell-off. However, dealers questioned whether the bourse’s recovery was sustainable, saying there was still a lot of negative sentiment in the market.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) was slightly weaker just before noon on Wednesday after a choppy morning session. Dealers attributed the bourse’s softer tone to weaker European markets and lower precious-metals prices. By 11.56am, the all-share and all-share industrial indices shed 0,3% and 0,37% respectively.

The JSE was awash with red just after noon on Tuesday, dragged down by selling from offshore. With many local players absent due to the public holiday on Wednesday, thin volumes exacerbated the market’s weakness. By 12.14pm, the all share index slipped 1,14%.

The JSE was firmer in noon trade on Wednesday, with a weaker currency boosting heavyweight rand hedge stocks. Good corporate results released before the opening further helped sentiment. By 12.07pm, the all-share and all-share industrial indices added 1,44% and 1,26% respectively.

The JSE was in positive territory just after midday on Monday although profit-taking had taken it off its best levels. Dealers said that last week’s volatility — which saw four down days and an almost 5% surge on Friday — made for an uncertain market.

The JSE was firmer in noon trade on Friday after a recovery in commodity prices boosted heavyweight resources stocks. Bargain hunting after five days of losses added to the bourse’s strength. By 11.55am, the all share index added 1,04%. Resources rallied 1,49%, the platinum mining index surged 4,9% and the gold mining index jumped 1,92%.