US stock markets showed resilience with the S&P 500 hitting record highs, buoyed by strong performances from tech giants like Meta and Apple. Meanwhile, gold prices reached new peaks as the dollar weakened. Investor focus is shifting towards an upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting and a wave of corporate earnings reports, raising optimism for potential market gains. Despite some mixed earnings from companies like UnitedHealth, the overall sentiment remains positive as Wall Street braces for pivotal economic decisions and additional big tech results.