The US
Biden taking helm was what the markets needed to close at new record highs, amid growing optimism of a further stimulus package.
USA30 reached a new record high after it rose 0.83%. TECH100 followed suit, gaining 1.97% and closing at an all-time high. USA500 was up 1.36%.
Crude oil traded 0.6% higher at $53.30 per barrel.
Gold closed the session at $1,866.50 per ounce after it settled up 1.4%.
Asia and Australia
The stocks closed mostly higher, waiting for more significant US stimulus measures one Biden is sworn in.
HongKong45 gained 0.38%.
Japan225 fell 0.51% ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy decision.
Down under, Australia200 rose 0.56%.
Europe
Markets have chosen to focus on corporate earnings instead of Germany's tighter restrictions to curb the new strain of COVID-19. Germany30 and France40 each went up 0.6%. UK100 climbed 0.2%.
Brent oil rose 0.8%, trading at $56.34 per barrel.
EUR/USD closed at 1.2132.
Sources: investing.com
