New York, RakyatNTT.ID – The US stock market rally continued on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, with all major indexes closing higher despite the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years. Investors appeared to brush off political gridlock in Washington as the healthcare sector fueled record gains.

The shutdown halted most government operations after a standoff between Congress and the White House. Analysts warn it could delay key economic data releases, including the nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report scheduled for Friday, adding uncertainty to the market outlook.

Major Index Performance

At the close of trading:

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 43.21 points, or 0.09%, to finish at 46,441.10, a new record high.
  • The S&P 500 rose 22.74 points, or 0.34%, to 6,711.20.
  • The Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 95.15 points, or 0.42%, to 22,755.16.

Economic Data and Labor Market Concerns

The ADP National Employment Report showed US private payrolls fell by 32,000 in September, with August’s numbers revised down to a 3,000 decline. Both figures came in well below economists’ expectations of a 50,000 increase.

If the government remains closed through the week, the Department of Labor’s September jobs report could also be delayed.