Asian equities saw gains, boosted by Japanese stocks, while US stock futures remained flat amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Short-dated Treasuries rallied, and the dollar weakened following reports of a potential new Federal Reserve Chair. Investors are weighing the impact of Middle East tensions and US tariffs, with the S&P 500 nearing a record high.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking