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JSE tracks global markets lower

Johannesburg - South African stocks ended lower on Tuesday, tracking a downbeat mood in emerging markets, although mining firms kept the downside momentum in check thanks to an above-forecast China factory survey.

Equity markets tumbled after data in Germany and France raised concerns about the economic health of Europe - one of South Africa's major trading partners.

"We have been under pressure because of that data ... but commodities are doing much better because the signs are China is doing better," said Rigardt Maartens, a portfolio manager at PSG Securities.

The JSE Top-40 index lost 0.8% to 44 873 and the broader All-share index was down by the same margin at 50 054.

Paper maker Mondi fell 2.5% to R190.09 as charts suggested it had strayed into overbought territory.

Iron ore miner Assore dropped 2.8% as the price of iron ore fell below the key $80 per tonne level for the first time in five years.

Boosted by news that China's Purchasing Managers Index beat forecasts, bourse heavyweight BHP Billiton gained 0.7% to R317.52 and rival Anglo American was up 0.6% at R260.12.

Trade was brisk, with 226 million shares changing hands - above last year's daily average of 176 million. Some 208 companies dropped while 85 gained.

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Rand - Dollar
18.88
+0.3%
Rand - Pound
23.85
+0.2%
Rand - Euro
20.39
+0.2%
Rand - Aus dollar
12.32
+0.2%
Rand - Yen
0.12
+0.2%
Platinum
908.05
0.0%
Palladium
1,014.94
0.0%
Gold
2,232.75
-0.0%
Silver
24.95
-0.1%
Brent Crude
87.00
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Top 40
68,346
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All Share
74,536
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Resource 10
57,251
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Industrial 25
103,936
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Financial 15
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