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(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.)

U.S. equities took a breather on Tuesday, stabilizing after Monday's sharp rally as investors awaited a House vote on the temporary spending bill expected to end the record-long government shutdown later this week.

The stock market started the week strong on signs the government shutdown could soon be over.

Oil prices were up on Monday, buoyed by hopes the U.S. government shutdown could end soon, per Reuters, boosting demand in the world’s top oil-consuming nation. Brent crude added 0.82% to $64.15 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate climbed close to 1% to $60.31. This recovery helped stabilize sentiment after…

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 400 points on Monday.

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the SP 500 gaining around 1% on Monday.

U.S. stocks settled mixed on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 0.2% during the session. The Nasdaq fell 3% last week, while the SP 500 and the Dow each declined more than 1%.

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday after Friday’s mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

U.S. stock futures climbed early Monday, as investors weighed two major developments out of Washington: a significant step toward ending the record-long government shutdown and a surprise stimulus proposal from President Donald Trump.