Markets opened mixed on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as investors reacted to a U.S. government shutdown and volatility in tech and aerospace stocks. • TSX opened slightly higher at 30,022.81 (+0.17%) • NASDAQ futures fell amid shutdown jitters, while CoreWeave (NDAQ:CRWV) jumped on a $14.2B Meta deal • Firefly Aerospace (NYSE:FLY) shares plunged 21% after a rocket explosion and ongoing SEC probe • Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) dropped 4.2% after CEO Daniel Ek announced he’s stepping back from day-to-day leadership • Currencies: USD, GBP, EUR, and JPY all lower • Commodities: Gold up, WTI oil down, copper weaker Stay informed with Stockhouse Market Open for daily insights into equities, commodities, currencies, and global market movers.