Stock Futures Rise, Gold Soars as Investors Weigh Up Shutdown Risk

Market Overview - Stock futures are indicating gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 116 points, or 0.3%, and S&P 500 futures also rising by 0.3% [1] - The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.4% as investors assess the risk of a government shutdown [1] Commodity and Currency Movements - The dollar decreased by 0.2% against a weighted basket of currencies due to concerns over the potential government shutdown [2] - Gold prices surged by 1%, reaching a record high of just under $3,849 per ounce [2] - The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell by 3 basis points to 4.15% [2]