South African futures were higher on Tuesday for the second consecutive session, as the JSE closed at a record high, in line with upbeat global markets.The Dow Jones was 0.10% lower soon after the JSE’s close. European markets were mixed, with the FTSE 100 up 0.17%, but the CAC 40 dropped 0.28%.The Dow closed at a record on Monday after the Senate reached a compromise deal to keep the US government open until February 8.The all share closed 0.68% higher at 61,475.40 and the blue-chip top 40 gained 0.66%. Banks rose 2.49%, general retailers 2.47%, food and drug retailers 2.14%, financials 1.78%, industrials 1.16% and property 1.05%. Resources dropped 1.75%, platinum 1.33% and gold 0.29%.As expected, the Bank of Japan kept its deposit rate at negative 0.1% on Tuesday and maintained its yield target on the 10-year bond at about 0%.The central bank said its expectations for inflation were little changed, after previously saying they expected a weakening phase.The euro was at $1.2292 fro...
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