JSE falls 0.95% despite 1 new AI ETF and Sibanye insider buying
The JSE All Share fell 0.9475% to 111777.98 and the Top 40 lost 0.9704% to 103938.53 on March 27, as macro warnings offset fresh listing activity. Nedbank warned an oil shock could reignite inflation as the rand weakens, according to Business Day, while Capitec shares faced pressure amid early banking-sector volatility, AD HOC NEWS reported. The JSE expanded its ETF lineup with 1 actively managed AI-focused fund, according to Africa Business Communities and african markets, while March 27 exchange notices also showed 4 additional Satrix security listings and 1 partial ETFUSD redemption. In stocks, the founder of a JSE-listed fintech group sold R1.48 billion of shares, according to MyBroadband, while Sibanye Stillwater insiders increased exposure with the CFO buying 35000 shares at $2.70 and 1 director purchasing 2500 ADS, according to Stock Titan and TipRanks.
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