U.S. and Canadian Stocks Close at Record Highs with Tech Support Offsetting Labour, Shutdown Uncertainties

U.S. and Canadian stocks close at record highs with tech support offsetting labour, shutdown uncertainties

S&P 500 valuation around its highest level since 2020

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures advance on renewed rate-cut optimism

The weekly jobless claims report will become the first data casualty of the government shutdown that began yesterday.

Dow Jones futures remain steady as traders expect brief government shutdown

Dow Jones futures hover near 46,700 during European hours on Thursday, ahead of the regular session opening in the United States (US). However, the S&P 500 futures advance 0.17% to stay above 6,750, while Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.37% to break above 25,100.