Dow Jumps Over 200 Points Despite Shutdown: Investor Sentiment Edges Higher, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone
1. U.S. stocks saw gains despite government shutdown concerns and missing jobs report. 2. S&P 500 rose by 1.1%, indicating positive market momentum last week. 3. Private data indicates labor market softening with significant job losses reported. 4. Most sectors in S&P 500 ended positively, except consumer discretionary and communication. 5. Fear & Greed Index remains in the 'Neutral' zone, signaling mixed investor sentiment.