"European Stocks Experience Mixed Signals Amidst 2024 Rally Pause and Market Reality Check"

Global markets are experiencing a reality check as the anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts may not be as deep as previously expected, leading to a reassessment among traders. This has resulted in a sell-off in Asian shares and a stronger dollar, while Bitcoin remains resilient. Upcoming Fed minutes and labor data will provide further insights into the central bank's monetary policy. In corporate news, China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the top EV maker by delivering more vehicles in the fourth quarter. European markets are expected to open lower, reflecting the cautious market sentiment.