U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady Amid Government Shutdown, S&P 500 Hits Record High
U.S. stock futures showed minimal movement in early trading Thursday, with the S&P 500 Index reaching a fresh all-time high despite the ongoing government shutdown. Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.20%, 0.01%, and 0.11%, respectively, as investors bet on a short-lived funding stoppage.
During the regular session, major indices closed higher, fueled by Optimism that the economic impact would be limited. The S&P 500 gained 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones rose 0.4% and 0.1%. Key economic data releases, including September nonfarm payrolls, remain delayed due to shuttered federal agencies.