U.S. stocks rose in the S&P 500 making up for the weeks decline. The rise is because everyone is optimistic that Washington will finally be able to come to a deal ending the budget impasse which would stop the a default on the federal debt. The S&P 500 was up 0.8% to 1,691. Even the Down Jones saw an increase of 84.18 points. I'm not so confident that law makers will be able to find a solution just yet and that means we all lose.