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In yesterday's session, investors traded with optimism as they expect US federal spending to raise economic growth in the coming quarters.

In yesterday's session volatility declined as investors celebrated the speech of Janet Yellen. In her confirmation hearing to become the new US Treasury Secretary, Yellen urged lawmakers to "act big" on the next fiscal package and focus initially on public health and widespread vaccinations. Today Joe Biden takes office as US president.

Financial markets ended the week with a downbeat tone as investors considered Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan and the negative evolution of the pandemic.

Investors traded in a mixed mood in yesterday's session, amid higher expectations of a fiscal push in the U.S., tighter mobility restrictions and political uncertainty in Italy.

Volatility declined and stock markets advanced moderately in a session dominated by news of fresh extensions to coronavirus lockdowns in Europe and China.

Tuesday's session was mixed, as investors weighed worries of further restrictions to stem the spread of the virus in Europe against prospects of additional fiscal stimulus in the United States.

Investors traded in a negative mood on Monday amid a deterioration of the health crisis in the EU and the United States, following one of the best weeks for stock markets since November.

Investors traded in a risk-on mood as markets head into the holiday period. Yesterday, sentiment was supported by news that the UK and the EU are on the verge of unveiling a trade deal (an announcement is expected today).

Investors traded cautiously in yesterday's session. European stocks rebounded from Monday's sell-off while most other benchmarks were mixed.

A new variant of the coronavirus in the U.K. triggered a global sell-off yesterday. The new variant, which is said to be up to 70% more infectious, sent stocks lower across the world.