The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged about 755 points, or 1.8%, amid optimism over a potential government funding deal, with House Speaker Mike Johnson indicating a vote on a measure that would prevent a shutdown. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw gains of 1.7% each, following a PCE inflation report that showed slower price increases than expected. Despite Friday's rally, all sectors remained on track to finish lower for the week.
