U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Government Shutdown Ends, Crypto Markets Watch for Spillover Effects
U.S. stock futures climbed in early trading after President Donald TRUMP signed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in history. Nasdaq 100 (NDX), S&P 500 (SPX), and Dow Jones (DJIA) futures rose 0.17%, 0.10%, and 0.18% respectively, signaling renewed risk appetite among traditional investors.
The resolution removes a key uncertainty that had weighed on markets for weeks. Federal employees were instructed to return to work immediately, though delayed economic reports including jobs data and CPI figures continue to cloud the macroeconomic picture.
While the article focuses on equities, cryptocurrency traders are monitoring the situation closely. Bitcoin and other digital assets often correlate with risk-on movements in traditional markets, particularly when institutional capital flows are involved. The shutdown's end could free up capital for cross-asset allocation.
