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The JSE was weaker on Tuesday morning, while its global peers were mixed as investors digested the potential effects of the Covid-19 Omicron variant on the global economy.
The arrival of Omicron, which was identified in SA last Thursday, continues to weigh on sentiment as a lot remains unknown about the newly identified strain...A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and Sunday Times Daily.
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