Morning Bid: U.S. Markets Rally as Government Shutdown Nears End

This analysis is based on the Reuters report [1] published on November 10, 2025, which highlights a significant market rally driven by progress in ending the longest U.S. government shutdown in history.

The primary driver of today’s market optimism is the Senate’s movement toward ending the 40-day federal shutdown, with stock futures jumping approximately 1% across major indices [1]. This breakthrough comes after what has been the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, causing significant economic disruption including delayed food aid, snarled air travel, and furloughed federal workers [1][2][3]. The proposed funding bill only extends government operations through January, creating uncertainty about potential future shutdown battles [3].

A major corporate development is Pfizer’s $10 billion acquisition of obesity drug developer Metsera, winning a bidding war against Novo Nordisk [4][5][6]. This strategic move positions Pfizer to compete in the lucrative weight-loss drug market against established leaders like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. The deal announcement has already moved markets, with Pfizer stock rising 1% in pre-market trading and Novo Nordisk gaining 3% in European trading [1].

The positive sentiment extends globally, with the Nikkei and DAX both up 1.2% [1]. International factors include Japan’s yen weakening as new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled more accommodative fiscal policies and called for slower Bank of Japan rate hikes [1]. In China, stocks advanced on better-than-feared inflation data, though car sales unexpectedly fell in October, breaking an eight-month growth streak [1].

A critical insight is the impending “deluge of delayed U.S. economic data” expected over coming weeks [1]. The shutdown has disrupted data collection processes, potentially creating volatile trading conditions and complicating the Federal Reserve’s economic assessment. Some reports may never be released in full, creating information gaps that could affect market efficiency and policy decisions.

The market shows notable sector rotation patterns [0]. Healthcare stocks are leading gains (+1.12%), while Technology stocks are under pressure (-0.87%) despite overall market optimism. Financial services (+0.79%) and Industrials (+0.54%) are also showing strength, suggesting investors are rotating into more defensive and economically sensitive sectors.

While markets are celebrating the shutdown resolution, the temporary nature of the funding (through January only) creates a recurring risk [3]. This could lead to periodic market volatility as funding deadlines approach, particularly if political negotiations remain contentious.

: The delayed economic data releases could create significant market volatility and uncertainty [1]. Investors should be prepared for potentially messy economic signals that could complicate investment decisions and Fed policy assessments.

: The government is only funded through January, setting up another potential shutdown battle that could create recurring market stress [3].

: Major indices face technical resistance levels that could limit upside momentum [0]. The S&P 500 faces resistance in the 6,850-6,870 range, while the Nasdaq has key resistance around 23,600.

: Airline stocks like United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are each up ~2% in pre-market trading on optimism about improved air travel conditions as the shutdown ends [1]. This could present opportunities in the transportation sector.

: The healthcare sector’s outperformance (+1.12%) [0], combined with Pfizer’s strategic acquisition, suggests continued strength in pharmaceutical and healthcare stocks.

: Gold, crude oil, and bitcoin are all climbing [1], indicating broad risk appetite that could benefit various asset classes if the positive momentum continues.

[1]:

• S&P 500 Futures: +1.0%
• Dow Jones Futures: +0.8%
• Nasdaq Futures: +0.6%

[0]:

• S&P 500: 6,832.43 (+0.69%)
• Nasdaq: 23,527.17 (+0.74%)
• Dow Jones: 47,368.63 (+0.58%)

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• VIX declined to 18.6 from recent highs [1]
• Long bond yields briefly touched highest levels in over a month [1]

: $58 billion 3-year Treasury note auction [1]
: Expected House vote on the Senate-passed funding bill [2]
: Earnings from Occidental Petroleum, Paramount Skydance, Tyson Foods, Interpublic [1]

Key technical levels to monitor include S&P 500 support near 6,800 and resistance at 6,850-6,870, Nasdaq support at 23,300 and resistance around 23,600, and VIX levels below 18.5 for sustained risk-on sentiment [0][1].

The combination of government shutdown resolution progress, major corporate M&A activity, and global market optimism creates a complex but potentially constructive environment for markets, though investors should remain cautious about the temporary nature of the political solution and the challenges posed by delayed economic data.