US Stock Markets React to Extended Government Shutdown as Economic Concerns Mount

NEW YORK – U.S. financial markets showed signs of volatility on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown entered its second week, with investors growing increasingly concerned about the economic impact of the prolonged political deadlock in Washington. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2% in morning trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 380 points, or…

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US Capitol building during government shutdown

Federal Government Shutdown Enters Second Week as Political Stalemate Deepens

WASHINGTON – The federal government shutdown has entered its second week with no resolution in sight, as congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deeply divided over healthcare subsidies and federal spending priorities. The ongoing crisis has left more than two million federal employees furloughed and critical government services disrupted nationwide. The current standoff began on October…

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