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.

Asian Shares Track Wall St's Strong Finish Ahead of Trump's Inauguration BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares advanced early Monday after U.S. stock indexes rallied to close out their best week in two months,

Asia-Pacific markets trade higher on Monday following a positive conversation between Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping ahead of the US President-elect’s inauguration. A surge on Wall Street Friday due to a jump in tech stocks also boosted sentiment.

U.S. stock indexes are rallying toward the close of their best week in two months. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% Friday.

Most Asian markets rose Monday following a rally on Wall Street and a record-breaking day in Europe, with sentiment boosted by positive talks between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi