Record Highs, AI Hype, and a Shutdown: Key Takeaways from U.S. Stock Markets (Oct 3–4, 2025)
Market Overview: Indices Reach New Highs Amid Shutdown Wall Street’s major indexes extended their rally into the first days of October, defying the political gridlock in Washington. On Friday, October 3, the benchmark S&P 500 edged up less than 0.1%