Global Markets React to Gaza Deal Hopes, U.S. Shutdown, and Major Corporate Moves

Key TakeawaysU.S. and Middle East officials are expressing cautious optimism that a deal to end the Gaza conflict could be reached this week, with U.S. envoys actively engaged in ongoing talks in Egypt.The U.S. government shutdown has entered its second week after the Senate repeatedly rejected both Republican and Democratic funding bills, leaving no clear path to resolution.Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) is committing an additional €5 billion over two years to expand its AI infrastructure in Belgium, including dat ...