The JSE opened marginally firmer on Monday as global markets continue to largely consolidate at present levels in anticipation of the implementation of president-elect Donald Trump’s economic policies. Trump is set to be inaugurated on January 20. The Dow Jones industrial average closed 0.19% lower on Friday as investors took profit ahead of a shortened trading week due to Thanksgiving Day on Thursday. Asian markets were higher on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 adding 0.77% due to the weaker yen. The Hang Seng was up 0.12%. Investors continued to digest the idea that Trump might be good for business, Momentum SP Reid said in early morning note. "Although this assumption has many flaws, for the moment, it continues to be the prevailing market thesis despite evidence of potentially higher rates as volatility remains remarkably constrained," Momentum said. At 9.30am the all share was 0.33% higher at 50,795.40 points and the blue-chip top 40 added 0.45%. The gold index rose 2.23% on a firm...
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