Stocks Soar as Congress Nears Shutdown Resolution

On November 11, 2025, US stock futures remained relatively unchanged as investors took a pause following a sharp market rally the previous day. The rally was driven by optimism that lawmakers in Washington were inching closer to reaching a deal to end the record-breaking government shutdown.

The Nasdaq Composite index led the charge, surging 2.3% in its largest single-day gain since late May. Investors piled back into artificial intelligence and other tech names after last week's sell-off. Nvidia, Alphabet, and Microsoft were among the top performers, with Nvidia soaring nearly 6% and accounting for over a quarter of the S&P 500's gains on Monday.

The prospect of a shutdown resolution helped lift investor sentiment after weeks of uncertainty. The Senate appeared poised to vote on a bipartisan funding measure that would keep federal agencies open through January and reverse some recent furloughs. While the bill does not include Democrats' push to tie government funding to an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, a separate vote on those tax credits is scheduled for December.

As earnings season continues, investors are closely watching reports from companies like Disney, Sony, and Cisco this week. The market's rebound signals cautious optimism that the political gridlock in Washington may soon be resolved, providing a boost to the economy and investor confidence.