US futures are mixed as markets await further catalysts. European equity markets are higher, following a mixed session in Asia where China markets led gains but South Korea lagged due to political turmoil. Bitcoin has fallen below $100K after recent volatility. Markets are digesting mixed signals as geopolitical and monetary developments dominate. In the US, November nonfarm payrolls exceeded expectations, while unemployment ticked up, supporting a December rate cut probability of 83%, with an additional 75 basis points of easing priced in for the next year. Meanwhile, global leaders praised the overthrow of Assad’s regime in Syria, which occurred with minimal bloodshed.

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