UK and European stocks are up this morning following Asian markets higher after strong data from China. Optimism over coronavirus vaccination programs is also lifting sentiment today. Investors are looking ahead to Janet Yellen’s confirmation hearing today as U.S. Treasury Secretary, and President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. Yellen is expected to say that the government must “act big” with its next relief package

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