Market Report - US

US open: Shutdown optimism lifts sentiment as White House signals tougher stance

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Monday 20 Oct 2025

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green early on Monday following news that that the Federal government shutdown was "likely to end sometime this week".


As of 1455 BST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.49% at 46,416.18, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.70% to...

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