Equity futures rallied on government funding optimism.

U.S. Equity futures experienced an early bounce as the Senate advanced a bill to fund the government through January, easing uncertainty and restoring confidence. This move is contributing to an overall improved global risk sentiment. Federal Reserve official, Mary Daly, emphasized that the current U.S. monetary policy stance is in a good place, though she cautioned against keeping interest rates too high for too long, noting that inflation remains the key focus. The weakness of the dollar is boosting most commodities, with Gold futures solidly above $4,000 and Silver futures up 3.69%, though WTI Crude Oil futures is an exception. Treasury yields are lower on the short end but weaker on the long end, ahead of a $58 billion 3-year note auction. Earnings season is winding down, with 20 companies reporting after the close, followed by 8 tomorrow morning. Key economic data expected includes UK retail sales and employment data, along with economic surveys in Germany and the EU.