U.S. stock indexes closed near record highs, mirroring global trends, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq showing modest changes after a muted trading session. Expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weaker dollar supported the market, while geopolitical tensions drove precious metals like gold and silver to all-time peaks. Oil prices dipped due to supply glut fears. Investors are monitoring Fed policy shifts and potential new leadership.