U.S Market Summary : Government Shutdown Looms: Mass Firings May Be on the Horizon as Stocks Show Resilience Amidst Uncertainty in September
U.S. Market Summary — September 28, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 ( SPY ), Dow ( DIA ), Nasdaq 100 ( QQQ ) Close Market Overview Stocks closed higher today with the S&P 500 gaining +3.77 points (+0.57%), the Dow up +2.85 points (+0.62%), and the Nasdaq 100 increasing by +2.44 points (+0.41%). A key driver was optimism fueled by positive economic data. The White House reports preparations for potential government shutdown, influencing market sentiment . Trend Sentiment: ▲ Bullish Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 661.82001 +3.77002 +0.57291% 658.04999 DIA 462.28000 +2.85001 +0.62034% 459.42999 QQQ 595.96997 +2.43994 +0.41109% 593.53003 Sector Highlights Leaders: Consumer Discretionary (XLY) +1.48%, Materials (XLB) +1.16% Laggards: Consumer Staples (XLP) +0.24%, Technology (XLK) +0.30% Breadth: 8 sectors up, 0 down, 0 flat Key Drivers / News Sentiment The White House last week told federal agencies to begin preparing for mass...