US Stock Futures Surge as Lawmakers Near Deal to End Record Government Shutdown

Market Optimism as Shutdown Resolution Looms

U.S. stock futures experienced a notable surge in early trading on Monday, November 10, 2025, fueled by growing optimism that a resolution to the nation's record-long government shutdown is within reach. The positive market reaction follows a key procedural vote in the Senate on Sunday, signaling significant progress towards a bipartisan agreement to reopen federal agencies after 40 days of fiscal impasse.

Futures Indices Register Gains

All major U.S. stock futures indices registered gains as investors reacted to the potential breakthrough. S&P 500 Futures rose by 0.7%, reaching 6,800.25 points by 22:47 ET. The technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Futures saw an even more substantial increase of 1.2%, climbing to 25,471.0 points. Meanwhile, Dow Jones Futures advanced by 0.2%, hitting 47,160.0 points. This upward movement reflects a collective sigh of relief from the market, which had been grappling with uncertainty throughout the shutdown.

Legislative Progress in the Senate

The renewed hope stems from a critical vote in the U.S. Senate on Sunday evening, where lawmakers voted 60-40 to end a Democrat-backed filibuster. This action allowed for the advancement of a spending bill aimed at ending the shutdown. Reports indicate that a bipartisan deal has been brokered between centrist Democrats and Republican leaders. Senate Majority Leader John Thune had previously indicated that a potential deal was 'coming together' during a rare Sunday session.

Impact of the Shutdown and Deal Specifics

The government shutdown, which commenced on October 1, 2025, had become the longest in U.S. history, furloughing approximately 900,000 federal employees and disrupting numerous critical government functions and data releases. The tentative agreement aims to temporarily fund the government through January. A key component of the compromise involves Democrats agreeing to end the shutdown in exchange for a future vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, a demand previously made by Republicans. While this development has boosted market sentiment, the spending bill still requires approval from the House of Representatives and the President's signature to become law.