U.S. private payrolls increased by 4,750 on average per week in the four weeks ending on November 22, according to a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report.

Oil prices held steady on Wednesday after falling about 1% in the previous session, as concerns over supply outpacing demand capped gains and investors watched for progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Asian stocks crept higher following a sluggish session on Wall Street as investors awaited clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path in its final interest-rate decision of the year.

Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after falling 2% in the previous session, with investors keeping a close eye on peace talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, concerns about ample supply and a looming decision on U.S. interest rates.

The U.S. dollar traded largely flat Tuesday ahead of the start of the last Federal Reserve meeting this year, while the Aussie dollar gained on hawkish shift from the Reserve Bank of Australia. 

Germany’s car market is expected to grow by 2% to 2.9 million vehicles in 2026, according to the country’s automotive industry association VDA.