Gold futures were broadly flat as the dollar softened ahead of Trump’s inauguration, with investors seeking clarity on potential policies that could affect inflation trends, Tickmill said.

Treasury yields were flat, while Union Bancaire Privee is taking a more cautious approach to fixed income to start the year and sees a risk that the yields could increase.

Naturally, crypto assets have surged since the election, with Bitcoin reaching a record in mid-December and gaining some 50 per cent from its price on Nov. 5. The Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index jumped ...