Futures stocks weekly CFTC data showed an increase in

Weekly CFTC data showed an increase in net long positions for S&P 500 futures stocks, suggesting broader institutional confidence in near-term upward momentum. These trends focus on what's happening in the U.S. But it wouldn't be a surprise to see other countries follow in the footsteps of the world's most powerful economy, unless they want to get left behind. The dollar fell Wednesday after U.S. lawmakers failed to avert a government shutdown, raising questions from traders about the potential economic impact. Dow futures stocks climbed as Treasury yields dipped, boosting cyclical stocks. Bond market pricing now implies a 70% probability of at least one rate cut in the second half of the year, underpinning equity sentiment.