The rand gained for the sixth consecutive session on Thursday, with the JSE closing firmer amid mixed global peers as investors consider the US inflation and interest rate outlook.

Softer US inflation and retail numbers released on Thursday supported positive sentiment as investors become optimistic that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year...

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