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Aggressive Bears Get Disappointed Once Again Both U.S. equity indexes are trading higher in futures, bouncing cleanly from last week’s dip — a classic buy-the-dip move. Price action shows strong follow-through from Friday’s late-day rebound, with buyers defending key support zones across the board. Momentum is recovering, and if bulls can sustain volume through the session, we could see a retest of recent highs. Optimism is returning as headlines suggest the U.S. government shutdown may finally be nearing an end after more than 40 days — the longest on record. The potential resolution is boosting sentiment. Traders are also taking this as a signal that delayed data releases (like payrolls and CPI) may soon resume, allowing clearer visibility into the economy. Together, that relief and restored transparency have markets in a risk-on mood, helping equities recover after weeks of hesitation. If progress on reopening the government continues, equities could extend the rally on improved risk appetite.