The JSE was in positive territory in noon trade on Thursday with higher precious metals prices boosting gold and platinum stocks. The bourse was nevertheless off its record high of 16 770,561 reached in early trade. By 12.06pm, the all share index was up 0,22% at 16 674,7.

The JSE was firmer in noon trade on Wednesday, having touched a record high in early trade when the rand was weaker. Due to anticipation ahead of consumer inflation data — which was released at 11.30am — and lack of news to drive the market, it was a quiet morning’s trade, dealers said.

The JSE was in the red in noon trade on Thursday knocked by Wednesday’s weakness on United States markets. Resources — particularly gold — shares were stronger, however, due to higher commodity prices. By 11.58am, the all-share index slipped 0,3%. Industrials and financials fell 0,87% and 1,05%, however, and the banks index lost 1,41%.

The JSE continued to forge to record highs on Monday, with a weaker rand and surging gold price boosting heavyweight diversified resources and gold counters. The rest of the market lost ground, however. By 12.01pm, the all-share index was up 0,17% at 16 401,08, having reached a record 16 453,74 in opening trade.

The JSE reached another record high on Friday as a surge in bullion to its best levels since June 1998 saw gold stocks soar. By 11.57am, the all share index was up 0,73% at 16 266,84 after earlier touching a record high of 16 272,14. The gold mining index rocketed 6,59%.

The JSE was firmer in noon trade on Wednesday, despite basket selling by futures players and a slightly stronger rand. Heavyweight dual-listed stocks led the market’s upside. By 11.59am, the all share and all share industrial indices added 0,27% and 0,44% respectively. Financials firmed 0,36% and the banks index was 0,79% better.

The JSE was weaker just before midday on Tuesday due to profit-taking following Monday’s rally to a record high. As was the case on Monday, futures activity ahead of Thursday’s close-out dominated trade. By 11.54am, the all-share and all-share industrial indices shed 0,67% and 0,61% respectively.

The JSE burst through the 16 000 level for the first time on Monday morning, driven by stronger world markets and a softer rand. Gains were widespread and, shortly before noon, advancers outnumbered decliners on the all-share index by about two to one.

The JSE was firmer just before noon on Friday as players looked to pick up stock following Thursday’s pullback. The gains came on light volumes, however. By 11.55am, the all-share and all-share industrial indices added 0,52% and 0,54% respectively. Financials climbed 0,38% and the banks index gained 0,56%.