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Benchmark indexes soared 1.5% after decelerating job additions and wage gains in December raised hopes of slowing inflation.

The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in December, the smallest monthly increase in two years. In 2022, non-farm payrolls rose 375,000 a month totaling 4.5 million.

Japan's new car sales declined 5.6% in 2022, the lowest level in 45 years, to 4.2 million units. Toyota's domestic sales dropped 12.4% to 1.2 million.

Euro Area inflation eased to 9.2% in December from 10.1% in November and dropped to a four-month low. Energy prices rose at a slower pace but prices for food and beverages accelerated.