The US markets ended higher on Monday in reaction to news that President Donald Trump has finally signed a $2.3 trillion government spending bill that includes approximately $900 billion in coronavirus relief funds. Trump had previously resisted signing the legislation, calling for $600 in direct payments to individuals to be increased to $2,000. However, trading activity remained subdued with many traders still away from their desks ahead of the New Year's Day holiday on Friday. Meanwhile, airline and commercial real estate stocks also saw some strength on the day, while natural gas, housing and biotechnology stocks moved to the downside.
On the economic data front, a report released by the University of Michigan showed US consumer sentiment improved by less than initially estimated in the month of December. The report said the consumer sentiment index for December was downwardly revised to 80.7 from the previously reported 81.4. While street had expected a more modest downward revision to 81.3, the index remains well above the final November reading of 76.9.
Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 204.1 points or 0.68 percent to 30,403.97, Nasdaq rose 94.69 points or 0.74 percent to 12,899.42 and S&P 500 was up by 32.3 points or 0.87 percent 3,735.36.
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