The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high for the ninth time this month, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq hit its 13th record July close.

The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high on Wednesday, fueled by renewed optimism over global trade following a new agreement between the U.S. and Japan. The upbeat sentiment raised hopes that the Trump administration could secure further deals,

Wall Street futures were largely unchanged on Friday, as investors caught their breath after record closes for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq and looked for clarity on U.S. trade talks before the August 1 tariff deadline.