US Stocks Steady After Massive Tech-Fueled Rally
- US stock futures were flat early Tuesday as investors paused after Monday’s strong rally fueled by optimism surrounding the potential end of the record-breaking US government shutdown.
- Major futures indexes (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100) hovered around the baseline, reflecting consolidation after the sharp gains at the start of the week.
- The Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.3% on Monday, marking its biggest one-day gain since May, as investors returned to artificial intelligence and tech-related stocks after last week’s sell-off.
- Lawmakers moved closer to reopening the federal government. The Senate passed a bipartisan funding bill, sending it to the House. The proposal avoided controversial healthcare subsidy extensions for now, scheduling a separate vote in December.
- Optimism over a resolution in Washington boosted investor sentiment, reducing market uncertainty and pushing risk appetite higher.
- Nvidia (NVDA) led the market rally with nearly +6%, contributing more than a quarter of the S&P 500’s total gains.
- Alphabet (GOOG) climbed 4%, while Microsoft (MSFT) gained 1.9%, ending its eight-day losing streak.
- Looking ahead, Disney (DIS), Sony (SONY), and Cisco (CSCO) are set to release their earnings this week — all of which could influence short-term market direction.
What’s Next?:
The market’s optimism reflects a shift from fear to relief as political uncertainty eases. However, with futures showing consolidation today, traders might prefer to lock in profits or wait for confirmation of the government deal. If Washington finalizes funding soon, I expect the Nasdaq to remain the short-term outperformer, particularly with AI and large-cap tech names regaining momentum.

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Markets Edge Higher as U.S. Funding Deal Eases Shutdown Fears but “Data Fog” Keeps Volatility Elevated
- Global markets opened on a cautiously positive note after the U.S. Senate passed a short-term funding bill, reducing immediate government shutdown risks and improving risk sentiment across equities. However, with key U.S. economic data releases delayed by the funding pause, the resulting “data fog” leaves the Federal Reserve and investors more reliant on corporate earnings and private-sector indicators — heightening market sensitivity to new information.
- In the U.S., tech and AI-linked stocks remain the key market drivers. The Nasdaq’s rebound continues but is marked by sharp two-way moves as investors balance optimism on innovation with valuation concerns. Nvidia and other AI supply-chain names are under close watch after recent shareholder activity and guidance downgrades triggered pressure across chipmakers, weighing on broader sentiment. Pre-market trends point to softness in high-beta stocks, with trading flows likely dictating direction through the session.
- In Europe, the DAX opened higher on improved risk tone following the U.S. funding progress, supported by strength in telecom and industrial earnings. Yet, mixed German sentiment data — including ZEW and consumer surveys — continues to temper enthusiasm, keeping cyclicals vulnerable to local demand signals.
- In Asia, the Nikkei followed Wall Street’s tech-led rally but gains were capped by semiconductor weakness. Persistent foreign inflows, yen fluctuations, and U.S.–Japan yield differentials remain pivotal for sustaining momentum in Japanese equities.


