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The likelihood of a partial US government shutdown increased on Friday after new barriers emerged in the Senate against an agreement that would ensure funding for agencies’ operations would not be interrupted.The deal, announced by Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump, would allow Congress to pass a spending bill covering a wide range of government […]
Japan’s Nikkei stock average rose slightly on Thursday after the historic US government shutdown ended, while the broader Topix index hit a record high in closing value buying. The Nikkei rose 0.43% to close at 51,281.83. The Topix rose 0.67% to an all-time high of 3,381.72, extending gains to a fourth session. US President Donald […]
Asian shares rose for a second straight day as progress toward ending the record-long US government shutdown improved sentiment, leading to a rally in all assets from commodities to cryptocurrencies.Stocks in Japan, South Korea and Australia all rose at the open. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% on Monday and the Nasdaq 100 rose 2.2%. The […]
The Indian market ended higher on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty mirroring gains in Asian markets, amid optimism that Washington is nearing a solution to the prolonged US government shutdown. Investor sentiment was also boosted by stock-specific rallies following positive quarterly results.The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 0.38% to 83,535.35, up 319.07 points, while the […]
Crude oil prices rose Monday on optimism that the U.S. government shutdown could end soon and boost demand from the world’s largest oil consumer, offsetting concerns about rising global supply. Brent crude futures rose 45 cents, or 0.71 percent, to $64.08 a barrel by 0426 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude traded at $60.23 a […]
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and ALI SWENSON, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The first caller to a telephone town hall with Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, leader of the House’s conservative Freedom Caucus, came ready with a question about the Affordable Care Act. Her cousin’s disabled son is at risk of losing the insurance he has taken […]
President Donald Trump is greeted by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth before speaking to a meeting of top U.S. military commanders at Quantico Naval Base, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Virginia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Even as the federal government shutdown enters its third week with no end in sight, President Donald Trump says U.S. […]
