President Trump says an end to the historic federal shutdown may finally be near — and investors are taking notice. Speaking Sunday evening, the president told reporters, “It looks like we’re getting very close on the shutdown.” Markets surged in early trading Monday on growing optimism that a deal could soon reopen the government and restore confidence across the economy.
Global markets followed suit. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both climbed at the opening bell, while European and Asian indices echoed the gains. Analysts say the rally reflects relief that an end to the record-long shutdown may unlock frozen data releases, delayed contracts, and federal spending that feeds into multiple sectors.
For everyday investors, the connection is simple: a functioning government means renewed clarity in markets, restored consumer confidence, and fewer unknowns hanging over retirement accounts and household budgets.
Still, the final outcome hinges on congressional approval. While the Senate advanced a funding measure over the weekend, the House must still pass it before the president can sign. Until then, the political impasse remains — though markets clearly expect the logjam to break soon.
For now, the message from Wall Street is clear: confidence is climbing again, and the “shutdown risk premium” that’s lingered over U.S. markets may finally be fading.
