Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments on tariffs raised uncertainty in Chinese markets. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices declined. Investors in Asia were relieved on Monday after Trump decided not to immediately impose significant tariffs on China.

Europe’s stock benchmark was on track for a record high and US equity futures gained as optimism over more artificial intelligence spending under Donald Trump offset uncertainties over looming tariffs.

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.

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The first full day of financial market trading in U.S. President Donald Trump's second term in office is set to get off to a strong start on Tuesday, with Trump's seemingly more measured approach to tariffs giving investor sentiment an instant shot in the arm.

Global stock markets rose on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump stopped short of announcing new tariffs on his first day in office. The three main US indexes ended the day higher, while shares in Europe and Asia also made modest gains.