U.S. benchmark averages finished mixed on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT), with the S&P 500 extending record highs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 76.5 points, or 0.2%, the S&P 500 gained 2.7 points, or 0.1% to a fresh record close of 6,049.9, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 77 points, or 0.4% to 19,480.9 after hitting a new intraday high earlier in the session.
The post-election rally has been remarkable, with the S&P 500 climbing 4.6% and the Nasdaq advancing 5.2% since 5 November. The Dow, which has surged 6% in the same period, is approaching the key 45,000 level.
Economic data released Tuesday revealed an increase in job openings for October, with a total of 7.74 million positions, above expectations of 7.48 million.
This marks the first of several key labour market reports this week, with market participants focused on November nonfarm payrolls data set for release on Friday.
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting on 17 - 18 December also remains a focal point for markets.
According to CME’s FedWatch Tool, there is currently a 72.1% probability of a rate cut during the meeting.
On the bond markets, 10-year and 2-year yields were at 4.228% and 4.175%, respectively.