šŸ„¶ The Shutdown Thaw: Markets Rally as Washington Finally Wakes Up

Wall Street collectively exhaled with news that the record-breaking government shutdown might actually end today...

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Jason Paloma
November 12, 2025 ā€¢ Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes

šŸ˜Ž Market Vibes

šŸ„¶ The Shutdown Thaw: Markets Rally as Washington Finally Wakes Up

The S&P 500 kicked off Wednesday trading around 6,872 points - up 0.37% from Tuesday's close as Wall Street collectively exhaled with news that the record-breaking government shutdown might actually end today. After 41 days of legislative gridlock that made airport security lines look efficient, the House is set to vote on a Senate-passed funding bill this afternoon around 4 p.m. ET.

The Nasdaq futures popped nearly 0.6% in pre-market action, while the Dow sat pretty at fresh record highs. Traders are cautiously optimistic that Speaker Mike Johnson can wrangle enough votes to send this thing to Trump's desk, where he's already signaled he'll sign faster than you can say "we're reopening."

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šŸ«© Bitcoin's Hangover Continues Below $105K

Bitcoin's trading around $103,000 this morning, extending its pullback after briefly dipping below the psychologically important $100,000 level earlier this week. The crypto market shed about 2.6% overall in the past 24 hours, with Ethereum sliding to $3,450 and most major altcoins painting the charts red.

The Fear and Greed Index dropped to 26 - firmly in "extreme fear" territory as traders digest weak U.S. jobs data, Fed hawkishness, and general macro uncertainty. Bitcoin futures are showing some signs of life though, trading up 2.35% to $105,370 as of 6:57 a.m. ET, suggesting the bottom-callers might be getting brave.

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šŸ… Gold Holds Firm Above $4,100 as Dollar Wobbles

Gold's trading around $4,141 per ounce this morning, up a modest 0.35% and continuing its absolutely bonkers 2025 run. The yellow metal has climbed over 61% year-over-year, smashing through the $4,000 barrier like it was made of tissue paper.

WTI crude oil is hanging around $60.88 per barrel after breaking above its descending channel resistance, though it's stalling a bit as traders wait for inventory data and geopolitical cues. Oil's been range-bound between concerns about Chinese demand and hopes that the end of the shutdown might juice economic activity.

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āœˆļø Travel Chaos Still Grounding Patience

Even with the shutdown ending in sight, the travel nightmare continues. At least 878 flights were canceled across the U.S. early Wednesday, with major hubs in Chicago, Denver, and Atlanta bearing the brunt of the disruption. The FAA's mandated 10% capacity reduction at 40 airports - implemented because air traffic controllers have been working without pay for over a month - won't magically disappear the moment Trump signs the funding bill.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned it could take days for operations to normalize once staffing levels return to pre-shutdown numbers. Some 15-20 air traffic controllers resigned during the shutdown, adding to an already critical staffing shortage. Trump's promising a $10,000 bonus to controllers who didn't take time off, though he's decidedly less enthusiastic about those who did.

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šŸ¤– Tech Sector Stays Split as AI Hype Cools

The rotation out of high-flying AI names into cheaper blue-chips continues as investors question whether the stratospheric valuations can hold. CoreWeave, an AI cloud infrastructure provider, got hammered for 16% after disappointing guidance - a reminder that not every company with "AI" in its pitch deck is guaranteed riches.

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šŸŽ¬ Bottom Line

Markets are cautiously optimistic as Washington finally moves to end the government shutdown, though the damage to travel and federal operations won't disappear overnight. Tech stocks remain under pressure as investors rotate into value plays, while Bitcoin continues consolidating after its brief dip below $100K. Gold's holding strong above $4,100, and traders are watching for what could be a volatile end to 2025. Keep your eyes on that House vote this afternoon - it's the only thing standing between us and governmental functionality.

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