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Asia stocks in cautious mood on countdown to Fed
short by / on Monday, 8 December, 2025
Asian shares dithered on Monday as investors bet the farm on a rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week, yet the meeting could be one of the most fractious in recent memory with some policy makers openly arguing against an easing. Markets imply around an 85% chance of a quarter-point reduction in the 3.75% to 4.0% funds rate, so a steady decision would be a seismic shock.