U.S. stock markets experienced significant gains as optimism grew around the potential end of the government shutdown. The Dow Jones surged nearly 400 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also seeing substantial increases. Market sentiment was buoyed by positive developments in the Senate, where lawmakers moved closer to a resolution, prompting a rally in technology stocks including Nvidia and AMD. Treasury yields declined as investors reacted to the hopeful signals surrounding government reopening. Global markets mirrored this upward trend, with European stocks reaching record highs partly due to the anticipated resolution of the U.S. shutdown. As the situation progresses, investors remain cautious but optimistic, keeping an eye on the implications for the labor market and economic indicators.