Dow futures live price hovered near 38,550, supported by gains in financial and energy stocks. Institutional flows show increased hedging, indicating cautious optimism ahead of the Fed’s policy minutes. Short-term chart patterns hint at possible upside toward 38,700 if macro reports remain neutral. In anticipation of the shutdown tonight, longer-dated Treasurys have seen a jump in value; stocks, the dollar, and gold have declined. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) rose 1.3% to close above 46,000 for the first time ever. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) rose over 0.8% to also notch a new high. The Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) increased about 0.7% to close above 22,000 for the first time ever as the tech-heavy index posted its fourth consecutive record this week. Dow futures live price eased to 38,500 amid profit-taking in large-cap financials. Short-term technical readings show possible consolidation, with market depth suggesting limited downside unless macro shocks emerge.