Wall Street remains closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, but futures moved higher. The US dollar moderated following recent tariff developments, while the FTSE 100 hit another record high as investors monitored Trump's policies. In Europe, shares edged up, with Trump's inauguration taking center stage and resource stocks leading the gains. Oil prices dipped as the market awaits Trump's executive orders on energy. Quarterly updates are anticipated from BHP and Northern Star today. Looking ahead, Aussie shares are expected to open higher on reports of a delayed US tariff rollout, and the Australian dollar has strengthened against the US dollar.

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