Leading U.S. stock indexes fell after the opening of trading on October 1 - the first day of the U.S. government shutdown. The shutdown of the administration did not come as a surprise to the market, but now it is wondering how long it will last. A Freedom analyst saw the situation as a chance for long-term investors.

Stocks in the U.S. fell after trading opened on the first day of the government shutdown

The main U.S. index has gained nearly 13% since the start of 2025, and was losing about 0.4% in trading on Sept. 24

An analyst saw "irrational optimism" in Powell's words. What will happen to the S&amp;P 500?

Broadcom Inc.

NVIDIA Corporation

Micron Technology, Inc.

PHLX semiconductor index shows a 22% return relative to the beginning of 2025

Semiconductor stocks have the longest streak of growth in 8 years. Who's in the lead?

Alphabet Inc.

The three major U.S. stock indices moved sharply to the downside after hitting new records at the start of trading on September 5. After the opening of the stock exchanges, investors' optimism was linked to the prospects of Fed rate cuts amid weak employment data for August. However, as the trading session progressed, these hopes were replaced by concerns about a slowdown in the US economy and a possible recession.

The main US indices went from rising to falling after the record. What are investors afraid of?

U.S. stocks interrupted a series of declines this week: after the opening of main trading on Friday, the broad market index S&amp;P 500 rose 0.3%, and the index of "blue chips" - by 0.6%. Investors are waiting for Fed chief Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Forum, which could prompt further rate rhetoric from the regulator.

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Stocks in the U.S. fell after trading opened on the first day of the government shutdown

An analyst saw "irrational optimism" in Powell's words. What will happen to the S&P 500?

Semiconductor stocks have the longest streak of growth in 8 years. Who's in the lead?

The main US indices went from rising to falling after the record. What are investors afraid of?

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