JSE falls as risk-off global sentiment pervades

The JSE was weaker on Tuesday, tracking weaker global markets as the local bourse played catch up after a long weekend, with investors cautious about a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook and a possible US government shutdown.

Investors will look for progress in Washington as legislators hope to avert a government shutdown that could take place as early as October 1 if Congress does not agree on a spending bill, reported Bloomberg…