London, Sept 29, 2025 (AFP) - Stock markets shrug off looming US government shutdown

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2025-09-29

Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown. Wall Street's main indices opened higher, with the S&P 500 within striking distance of setting a fresh record high, following gains in Europe and Asia. Unless US lawmakers agree on a temporary spending plan on Tuesday many government operations will shut down on Wednesday when the new fiscal year begins. "It is very much touch-and-go in term......

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