Stock futures pointed mostly higher Thursday, led by chipmaker shares, as investors continue to shake off the U.S. government shutdown.

U.S. stock futures were mostly higher Thursday as disappointing private payroll data fueled hopes for additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, even as a prolonged U.S. government shutdown continued to cloud sentiment.

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index measures market sentiment. On Tuesday, the index was in the Neutral zone at 52.7, with stocks rising.

Stock futures, Treasury yields, and the dollar pointed lower and safe-haven gold futures reached a new record high Tuesday, hours ahead of a deadline for congressional leaders to keep the U.S. government open.

U.S. stock futures fell moderately early Wednesday as sentiment soured after the government shutdown came into effect due to lawmakers’ failure to clinch a stopgap funding deal. Negative headlines surrounding the development could temper optimism even as the economy navigates through a period of uncertainty on multiple fronts.

All three major stock indexes ended down last week, but are still up for the year. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures closed down 68 points, or 0.15% last week, snapping a two-week winning streak. The Dow is up 8.7% so far this year.

U.S. stock market futures advanced and gold hit a new all-time high on Monday morning, with investors shrugging off the near-certainty of a government shutdown as Wall Street weighs the limited immediate financial fallout against the more significant risks of a prolonged political impasse.

The stock market is shrugging off worries about a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation, instead embracing a much-anticipated interest rate cut.

The stock market fell Tuesday as Fed chief Powell said stock prices are highly valued. Micron earnings and guidance beat.

Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and other markets as the U.S. government shutdown enters its first day.