Stock indexes are up today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 reaching new highs. Chip makers and AI-infrastructure stocks are driving the market. Despite the US government shutdown, stocks are climbing. The shutdown delays key reports, with a potential impact on jobless claims and inflation data.

The Eurozone unemployment rate rose unexpectedly, while UK CPI expectations hit a 2.75-year high. ECB interest rates may remain steady, with little chance of a rate cut. Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are on the rise, led by Bitcoin’s surge. Earnings expectations are positive, with companies in the S&P 500 expected to beat analyst estimates.

Market focus is on potential trade news this week. Overseas markets are higher, with European bonds mixed. Interest rates are impacted by stock market strength and the ongoing government shutdown. US stock movers include chip makers and AI companies, along with cryptocurrency-related stocks.

Notable stock movements include Fair Isaac Corp leading gainers in the S&P 500, Stellantis NV reporting strong auto deliveries, and upgrades for companies like Celanese Corp and Charles River Laboratories International. On the downside, Equifax and TransUnion are down due to market developments. Earnings reports include AngioDynamics Inc and Golden Matrix Group Inc.

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