However, doesn't affect country's overall economy all that much.
Read more...A new spending bill helps markets surge.
Read more...The Dow Jones had its best day in five years on the strength of consumer spending.
Read more...All three stock indexes finished the first half of 2012 up more than 5 percent.
Read more...The Dow fell to 10,655 in the fall. Tuesday's marker is a 22 percent rally from that low.
Read more...The euro rose to $1.3433 from $1.3328.
Read more...What does it mean for the country's economic stability?
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