Markets rebound on idea that US shutdown could soon end - and Huang’s thirst for more chips
Markets are finally taking a breather on hope that the US government shutdown may be nearing an end and on Jensen Huang’s request to TSMC for bigger supplies. On the backstage, SOFR tumbled last week as mountains of cash in money-market funds chase too few Treasuries. S&P and Nasdaq futures bounce and tech stars like TSMC, SK Hynix and SoftBank rebound in Asia. Meanwhile, Chinese inflation surprises, oil returns above $60, and everyone’s eyes are glued to Washington and the earnings calendar. Can risk appetite stick this time? Or will last week’s drama stage a comeback?
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