Global shares climb amid U.S. shutdown news and yield uptick

Global equity markets moved higher as hope increased that the U.S. government shutdown will be resolved, which supported risk appetite across regions. The S&P 500 futures rose about 0.7% and the Nasdaq 100 futures gained more than 1% in early trade, while the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields also edged up. Market watchers said the shift reflects reduced uncertainty around U.S. 

fiscal policy and a search for yield, although geopolitical and inflation risks continue to limit upside momentum this week.