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Dow Hits Record Amid Cautious Trading Ahead of Key Data

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Wall Street futures remained steady Monday evening after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high. Investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data reports that will shape expectations for Federal Reserve policy later this week.

Major indexes climbed higher, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.5% and the Nasdaq finishing 0.9% higher, driven by a rebound in technology stocks. Coca-Cola, Spotify, and Hasbro are scheduled to report earnings Tuesday as corporate results take center stage.

The delayed monthly jobs report now releases Wednesday, while the January consumer price index drops Friday. Both reports could influence the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate cuts, with softer data potentially reinforcing hopes for easier monetary policy in 2026.

Quick Fact: Dow Jones closed at a fresh record high.