ASX Market Open: House votes, trader hopes keep eyes on US shutdown’s tipped end | Nov 13

Market Overview - The U.S. government shutdown continues to be a significant topic, impacting market sentiment and leading to rising shares globally [1][3] - Australian shares are expected to open higher, with a potential increase of up to 0.2% [2] Economic Data - Anticipation builds for a release of U.S. economic data, including retail sales and housing statistics, which have been delayed due to the shutdown [3] - The October labor force report for Australia is expected to show a drop in unemployment to 4.4% [4] Company Focus - Gold stocks are gaining attention as bullion prices rise, with Newmont (ASX:NEM) seeing a 3.6% increase to US$93.13 per share, and Evolution (ASX:EVN) up 11% since Monday [5] - The lithium sector is also highlighted, with Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) experiencing price increases [6] - Several companies are holding annual general meetings (AGMs) today, including Arena, AUB Group, and Computershare [6] Commodity Prices - The Australian dollar is trading at 65.3 U.S. cents [8] - Iron Ore prices increased by 1.1% to $102.65 per tonne, while Brent Crude oil decreased by 4% to $62.60 per barrel [8] - Gold prices continue to rise, currently at $4,196 per ounce [8]