US stocks hit record highs

US stocks rose on Thursday, hitting fresh record highs, supported by gains in the technology sector despite the ongoing government shutdown entering its second day.

Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.17% (+78 pts) to close at 46,519, marking its third consecutive record close.

S&P 500 inched up by 4 points to 6,715, also setting a new record.

Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.39% (+88 pts) to 22,844, recording an all-time high as well.

Nasdaq was buoyed by Nvidia, which rose 0.91% to $188.94 after hitting an intraday record of $191.05, reflecting sustained investor appetite for AI-linked companies.

As for European markets, Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.55% to 567.6, a record close, with the technology sector climbing 2.35%.

DAX rose 1.28% to 24,423, CAC 40 gained 1.13% to 8,057, while FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% to 9,428.

As for Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 0.85% to 44,936 after four sessions of declines totaling 2.6%.

The broader TOPIX index, however, fell 0.25% to 3,087.

In the oil market, Brent crude (December delivery) fell 1.9% (-$1.24) to $64.11 per barrel.

WTI crude (November delivery) dropped 2.1% (-$1.30) to $60.48 per barrel.

Gold (December delivery) declined 0.75% (-$29.4) to $3,868.10 per ounce.