Equities fell, with the broader Johannesburg All-share index down 0.17% to 55,993 points, while the blue chip Top-40 index edged 0.28% lower to 49,715 points. Diversified miners were among the losers, with Anglo American down 1.27% to 360.54 rand, while BHP Group shed 2.010% to 305.93 rand. The yield on the benchmark government bond due in 2026 fell 1.3 basis points to 8.26%.

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