US markets today: S&P 500 and Dow hold near all-time highs; crude oil slips on Gaza ceasefire

Indian markets mirrored global trends as US stocks neared record highs, buoyed by a Gaza ceasefire easing oil supply fears. While major indices saw modest gains, investors await key economic data amidst a US government shutdown. Levi Strauss shares dipped despite strong profits, highlighting high market expectations. Global markets showed mixed performance, with European indices flat and Asian markets varied.