The U.S. stock market on Monday, September 29, 2025, had a mixed but generally positive performance. The S&P 500 rose by about 0.3%, the Nasdaq Composite increased by approximately 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up modestly by 0.1%.
Technology stocks led the gains, helping the Nasdaq and S&P 500 continue a rebound from prior losses, while energy stocks faced declines due to falling crude oil prices.
Investors were closely watching the threat of a U.S. government shutdown and upcoming economic reports, including a crucial jobs report due later in the week. Despite concerns, the market remained on track to close September and the third quarter with gains, with year-to-date performances strong across major indexes.
Key performance figures from Monday are:
- S&P 500: +0.3% to about 6,661
- Dow Jones: +0.1% to about 46,317
- Nasdaq: +0.5% to about 22,591
This trading day showed the market cautiously optimistic amid political uncertainty and economic data anticipation.