Central banking

• Asia markets mostly rise after Wall Street gains on rate-cut hopes fueled by weak jobs data - The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut.
• AI stock rally may be driven by fear of missing out, but strategists say hold tight - The European Central Bank on Wednesday warned of high valuations and increased concentration of global stocks.
• South Korea auto stocks rise after U.S. Commerce Secretary confirms tariffs lowered to 15% - Overnight, bitcoin plunged around 6% to trade below $86,000, marking its worst day since March and pressuring the broader stock market down.
• Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher ahead of private survey of China’s manufacturing activity - Traders are increasingly expecting a rate cut in the upcoming U.S. Fed meeting on Dec. 10.