US markets open higher despite looming government shutdown

Business Oct 06, 2025

The Nasdaq climbed 0.5% on Monday, shrugging off worries about a possible US government shutdown.
The Dow and S&P 500 also opened a bit higher, showing that investors stayed optimistic even with political uncertainty in the air.

AMD's AI partnership boosts market sentiment

A big reason for the upbeat market? AMD recently announced a chip-supply partnership with OpenAI, adding fresh energy to the growing list of AI deals keeping investor spirits up.
Even with concerns about a prolonged federal government shutdown, these tech partnerships are helping steady Wall Street's nerves.