Asian shares were mixed in mostly muted trading on Tuesday, despite anticipation for a market reaction to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Some analysts said the inauguration would inject optimism into global markets,

Monday will be an especially noteworthy day on America’s calendar — and it’s one that will be marked by various closings, including that of financial markets.

Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region have moved higher after President Donald Trump outlined a pro-business agenda for his second term in the White House and stopped short of imposing new trade tariffs on his first day in office.

World shares are higher ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, while bitcoin surged to a record high.

The stock markets in the United States are closed on Monday, January 20, on account of Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal government is closed and people across the US take part in a day of service.

European and Asian stock markets rose on Monday and bitcoin hit a fresh high as Donald Trump prepared to re-enter office as president of the world's biggest economy.