Dow Jones futures climbed to 38,120 amid renewed optimism over soft-landing prospects. Analysts highlight the narrowing spread in 2s/10s yield curve as an encouraging macroeconomic signal. As of early Monday, Dow Jones futures were up 127 points, or 0.27%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 108 points (+0.44%), and S&P 500 futures rose by 0.34%. Meanwhile, gold hit a fresh all-time high $ 3,815.28 per ounce. US stocks opened higher on Thursday, as the buzz around artificial intelligence lifted tech stocks, even as the US government entered its second day of shutdown. OpenAI's ( OPAI.PVT ) $500 billion valuation helped spur that excitement for AI. Pre-market action shows Dow Jones futures at 38,078, up 0.07%, with industrials leading the gains. Supply chain improvement in heavy machinery has raised investor confidence in sustained manufacturing growth over Q