Today we are taking a look at:
- US equities climb to record highs, supported by Trump election and upbeat earnings season
- Rand resilient despite uptick in dollar against majors, sterling the big mover around Brexit and BOE
- Top 40 closes 0.76% lower, US markets mixed in unconvincing trade, Asia cautious ahead of NFP data today
- BOE leaves interest rate unchanged, upgrades growth forecast; US initial jobless claims ease
