US stock markets and bitcoin soar to new record highs in response to President Trump's election victory

Bitcoin and Ether, major cryptoassets, saw significant price increases, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $75,000 and Ether nearing $2,600. Wall Street's stock indices also reached fresh record highs, with the S&P 500 rising 2.5% and the Dow Jones industrial average increasing 3.6%. The dollar index soared 1.7% on the Republican victory in the Senate, while the sterling fell 1.2% to $1.29, its lowest level since July. Renewable energy stocks came under pressure, while financial firms, oil and gas, and industrial sectors received a boost.