In a wave of uncertainty, Wall Street's major indexes slipped on Thursday as investors gauged the impact of recent developments within the U.S. economy, complicated by President Donald Trump's signing of a bill ending the government's longest shutdown in history.

Despite the government reopening, gaps persist, with potential data voids in employment and inflation reports, casting uncertainty over monetary policy. Market responses were significant, as IT stocks like Nvidia and Alphabet suffered losses, in contrast to Cisco's notable rise following optimistic forecasts.

Investment strategies shifted as investors gravitated towards defensive sectors. Continued skepticism around interest rate reductions and labor market instability enhanced the market's cautious stance, evidenced by shifting

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