European and Asian Markets Show Optimism, U.S. Jobs Report Anticipated to Reflect Slower Hiring

Investors focus on central bank policies and corporate earnings as global markets respond to economic indicators.

• European markets are poised for a higher opening, driven by corporate earnings and major central bank decisions.
• The U.S. jobs report for January is expected to show a slowdown in hiring, with an estimated addition of 180,000 jobs.
• Asian shares mostly rise, fueled by optimism in technology shares and a Wall Street rally led by big tech stocks.
• Investors closely watch the Federal Reserve's moves, as recent data suggests a potential easing of monetary policy.
• The global economic outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with markets reacting to shifts in policy rates, inflation, and growth.

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