Despite the ongoing government shutdown, financial markets showed resilience on October 6, 2025. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new all-time highs, driven by optimism around advancements in artificial intelligence and semiconductor sectors. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) saw a significant surge in its stock price following the announcement of a collaboration with OpenAI to […]
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Markets shrug off shutdown turmoil, AI and defense names lead rally
October 4, 2025 produced another surprising twist: despite the federal government entering its fourth day of shutdown, equity markets pushed upward again. Gains were modest but persistent, with heavyweights in technology, defense, and AI infrastructure topping sector performance tables. A driving force was renewed optimism that the Federal Reserve, constrained by missing inflation and employment […]
Markets dig in: stocks rise even as shutdown looms
Despite the uncertainty unleashed by the government shutdown, U.S. equity markets displayed surprising resilience. On October 1, the Dow rose about 0.09%, the S&P 500 added 0.34%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.42%, pushing indices into fresh record highs even while macro and political risks mounted. The rally was powered largely by strength in healthcare, chip […]
Market optimism rides on AI theme even as macro clouds gather
September 29 marked a day where investors appeared to pick their spots carefully — leaning into growth opportunities while hedging against macro turbulence. The market’s rise was modest, but meaningful: the Nasdaq’s advance highlighted renewed faith in sectors tied to artificial intelligence, semiconductors and cloud infrastructure. At the same time, the broader economic backdrop remains […]
White House talks falter as government shutdown looms
On September 29, the administration of President Donald Trump met with congressional leaders in the White House in a last-ditch effort to avoid a federal government shutdown, but emerged with little to show for it. With the funding deadline fast approaching, Republicans insisted on a narrow continuing resolution while Democrats demanded protections for Medicaid, extensions […]
Trump Orders Strong Message to Foreign Corporations in Wake of ICE Raid
On September 8, President Donald Trump issued a forceful warning to foreign companies operating in the U.S., insisting they must comply with American immigration laws or risk consequences. The demand followed a sweeping ICE enforcement action at a Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia, in which nearly 500 illegal workers were arrested, including more than 300 […]
Trump’s Feud With Microsoft Over Lisa Monaco Raises New Fears of Political Retaliation
While the legal storm over Portland dominated headlines, President Trump simultaneously opened another front — this time against one of the world’s largest technology companies. Late on September 26, he posted on X (formerly Twitter) demanding that Microsoft dismiss Lisa Monaco, the firm’s head of global affairs, calling her “a partisan operative who tried to […]