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The JSE slid at the close of trade, led by general mining counters, amid global risk aversion.
The JSE extended its losses in midday trade, tracking negative global sentiment amid the euro area debt worries.
The JSE dipped at its opening, with the Greek debt overhang weighing on investor sentiment.
The rand has weakened against the dollar and is likely to remain under pressure as the Reserve Bank steps in to stem a strong rally this year by buying foreign exchange.
The euro and shares pulled back as investors remained concerned about prospects of restructuring Greece's debt.
Oil prices are lower in Asian trade as a bailout deal for debt-strapped Greece was once again delayed, analysts say.
South African stocks edged higher for the second straight session as caution about the eurozone kept investors from pushing prices higher.
The JSE remained marginally weaker at noon amid cautious trade.
The JSE slipped during its opening session, with the general mining plays leading the downside amid the ongoing Greek debt concerns.
The rand held firm against the dollar but government bonds retreated as investors priced in the chance of interest rates rising by year-end.
US stocks closed near the flatline after the release of data showing continuing weakness in home prices and slumping consumer confidence.
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade amid concerns over a supply disruption in the Middle East and Africa.
The JSE has started the day in the black following eastern markets higher.
Asian shares and the euro rose after Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos raised hopes that a deal would be reached this week to avoid a potentially chaotic debt default.
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