MARKET WRAP: Financials, industrials help the JSE gain 5% in 2023

The JSE closed the final shortened trading session of 2023 firmer, while global peers were mixed.The rand trimmed losses for the year as the US dollar eased from its highs.

The JSE all share index rose 5.3% for the year, bolstered by gains in financial, industrial and banking stocks, with the respective indices adding 14.95%, 14.08% and 11.11%. ..