Apple’s new product launches further bolstered investor sentiment, though political uncertainties, including the risk of a government shutdown, continued to temper broader market momentum. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 71 points, or 0.2%. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new intraday record highs during the session. Nvidia shares rose as much as 3.1% in New York trading, extending gains of roughly 36% so far this year. The total crypto market capitalisation fell below $4 trillion following a drop of more than 3% in the past 24 hours.