U.S. Futures, Asian Markets Rise, But European Indexes Fall; Gold Hits New High

Core Viewpoint - Stock futures in the U.S. experienced an upward trend as a tech-led rally persisted into a holiday-shortened trading week [1] Group 1 - The tech sector continues to drive market momentum, contributing to the rise in stock futures [1] - The trading week is characterized by a holiday-shortened schedule, which may influence market activity [1]