Nasdaq Rally Amid Tech Frenzy: Markets Brush Off Shutdown Fears in Late September 2025
The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.48% to 22,591.15 on Sept. 29, 2025, with tech stocks leading gains; S&P 500 closed near record highs. Gold hit an all-time high near $3,840/oz and 10-year Treasury yields fell to 4.14% on rate-cut bets. Oil dropped almost 4% as OPEC signaled higher supply. Apple and Nvidia outperformed, while Intel slipped and Electronic Arts surged on a $55 billion buyout deal.