Us to Do "whatever It Takes" to Support Afghan President to Reconcile With Elements of Taliban

Britain's Ftse 100 down 0.3 Pct, Germany's Dax up 0.4 Pct and France's Cac-40 down 0.2 Pct

Europe's Ftseurofirst 300 Provisionally Closes 0.2 Pct Lower at 1,084.93 Pts

S.africa Cbank : Strong Rand Remains Major Downside Risk to Inflation

S.africa's Cbank : Economic Growth Seen Below Potential for Some Time