Johannesburg - South African stock prices eased slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited a US central bank statement about the future of interest rates due after African markets close.
The Federal Reserve is expected to shed some light on how soon it plans to raise rates when its two-day meeting ends later in the day.
"The market is waiting for tonight's Fed minutes release and Chair Yellen's press conference," said Global Trader's Paul Chakaduka. "That should give more complexion or colour to the market."