American stocks are expected to pause their growth as investors await new economic data that could indicate how aggressively the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates. This prospect has triggered a continued increase in interest in riskier assets throughout the day.

Futures on the S&P 500 index changed little after the index closed at a record level for the second consecutive day. Asian stock indices fell by 0.4% after reaching a four-year high on Wednesday. The European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.3%. Treasury bonds continued their recent rise: the yield on 10-year bonds decreased by two basis points to 4.21%.

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