US Stock Futures Are Steady as Focus Turns to Data: Markets Wrap.

US stock futures are stable as investors await key data releases and Federal Reserve speeches for insights into interest rate trends. The S&P 500 index closed at a record high on Monday, with expectations of a rebound in hiring in November and a potential rate cut by the Fed in December. While US equities continue to attract investors, European stocks face bearish sentiment due to economic and political uncertainties, particularly in France and Germany. The market is closely monitoring events in Paris, where a vote of no confidence is looming, impacting stock performance in the region. [Extracted from the article]