Stock futures real time analysis notes that energy sector futures are outperforming with oil futures rising 1.2%, as OPEC maintains supply cuts. Traders foresee higher refinery margins impacting equities positively. Growth is slowing, but a nifty 9.8% yield buys time. The three leading U.S. indexes closed at record highs on Thursday as investors shrugged off concerns tied to a U.S. government shutdown that had entered its second day. Stock futures real time update: Nasdaq-100 futures are up 0.35%, supported by AI-related tech stocks showing continued momentum. Market sentiment is boosted by rising semiconductor demand and robust cloud revenue streams from leading firms.
