Market optimism surged across U.S. markets on Monday as progress toward ending the record government shutdown fueled a broad rally in stocks. The potential breakthrough lifted investor confidence after a week marked by fears over technology valuations and uncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s next move.
U.S. stock futures climbed sharply after the Senate advanced a bill to reopen the government. Several moderate Democrats joined Republicans to support the measure, signaling growing bipartisan momentum for a deal. Investors welcomed the step as a sign that political gridlock may soon ease.
Market optimism spread through Wall Street. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.8%, while Nasdaq 100 contracts gained 1.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also strengthened. Rising confidence pushed investors away from safe-haven assets. Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year yield climbing to 4.13%.
Commodities and cryptocurrencies reflected the improving mood. Gold and silver prices edged higher, and oil gained ground. Bitcoin rose nearly 2% to above $106,000, showing renewed appetite for riskier assets. Investors are also preparing for the return of key economic data once the government reopens.
Analysts said the end of the shutdown would bring clarity to inflation and employment reports. Markets have struggled to predict the Fed’s path without these updates. Nick Twidale, chief market analyst at AT Global Markets, said the return of data would restore confidence and strengthen market optimism in the coming weeks.
Uncertainty still lingers. The Senate has yet to hold a final vote on the bill. The House must also approve the measure before President Donald Trump can sign it. Any delay could extend market volatility as investors track developments in Washington.
Technology shares led Monday’s rebound. Chipmakers recovered after last week’s selloff, helping lift broader indexes. Analysts expect Nvidia’s upcoming earnings to influence sentiment and possibly reignite market optimism across the tech sector.
Corporate news added further momentum. Pfizer agreed to acquire Metsera for $10 billion. Visa and Mastercard moved closer to resolving a two-decade legal dispute with merchants. These announcements signaled continued corporate strength despite recent turbulence.
As the U.S. government moves closer to reopening, investors expect that fresh data and reduced uncertainty will sustain market optimism and support Wall Street’s next phase of growth.
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