US stocks hold near record highs: S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge up; focus shifts to Fed rate cut hopes

US stock markets hovered near record highs on Tuesday with minor gains across major indices. Gold prices surged past $4,000 per ounce amid political uncertainty and inflation fears. Investors are now focused on potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, a shift from earlier government shutdown concerns.

US stocks hold near record highs: S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge up; focus shifts to Fed rate cut hopes
US stock markets hovered near record highs on Tuesday with minor gains across major indices. Gold prices surged past $4,000 per ounce amid political uncertainty and inflation fears. Investors are now focused on potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, a shift from earlier government shutdown concerns.