New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Wall Street's major indices started the week higher on Monday, boosted by signals of movement in Washington to resolve the ongoing US government shutdown. The impasse has halted the release of official economic data and fuelled growing concerns over the nation's financial health.

On Sunday, US senators advanced a procedural vote on a bill passed by the House of Representatives. This bill will be amended to include funding for the government until 30 January.

Meanwhile, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett stated in an interview that if the shutdown persists, US economic growth for the fourth quarter could turn negative.

At 09:44 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 283.95 points, or 0.60%, to 47,27...