U.S. Futures Climb Amid AI Deals and Economic Jitters

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Monday, building on last week's gains fueled by AI-related deal-making and expectations of a rate cut due to softer labor market trends.

Despite a six-day federal government shutdown, the persistent demand for tech stocks and focus on the upcoming earnings season show strong market resilience.

The delayed nonfarm payrolls report underscores the Federal Reserve's challenges ahead, as traders rely on alternative indicators for guidance.

(With inputs from agencies.)