Lawmakers in the United States have a limited amount of time to pass crucial spending legislation and avoid a government shutdown, which could have major impacts on federal agencies, federal employees, and various services provided to Americans.
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The impending government shutdown due to a funding dispute between hard-right lawmakers in the House and Democrats could affect various government functions and services, causing delays and closures in areas such as air travel, national parks, and food safety inspections.
There is a possibility of a government shutdown as Congress faces a deadline to pass 12 spending bills, with the most likely scenario being a continuing resolution to extend last year's spending levels for a designated period of time.
The potential government shutdown threatens to deprive the Federal Reserve of crucial data on the labor market and inflation, which could hinder its ability to make informed decisions about the economy and interest rates.
Lawmakers are dealing with a potential government shutdown as oil prices rise above $90 per barrel and housing data is expected, all ahead of the September FOMC meeting where the trends in inflation and the housing market will influence the Fed's decision on interest rates.
A full government shutdown in the US is likely at the end of the month, which could impact the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates in November, according to analysts at PIMCO.
The US government faces a potential shutdown if Congress fails to agree on funding past September 30, which would be the first shutdown since December 2018 and could result in a longer standoff between parties.
If Congress fails to provide funding for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, many U.S. government services would be disrupted, federal workers would be furloughed without pay, and essential workers would remain on the job without pay.
The looming government shutdown may disrupt the return of student loan payments on October 1, as loan servicers struggle to handle the influx of borrowers seeking assistance.
The federal government is likely to face a shutdown that will affect various services, disrupt workers' pay, and create political turmoil as Republicans demand deep spending cuts.
The impending federal shutdown, combined with other economic challenges such as rising gas prices, student loan payments, and reduced pandemic savings, is expected to strain American households and potentially weaken economic growth in the last quarter of the year.
The federal government is at risk of shutting down on October 1 if a last-minute spending deal is not reached, potentially leading to delayed paychecks for millions of federal workers and negative effects on the economy, according to the AP.
A government shutdown could result in significant disruptions to air travel, delays in food safety inspections, reduced workplace inspections and worker safety risks, closure of museums and national parks, disruptions to student aid programs and federal funding for schools, and delays in federal reimbursements for Meals on Wheels, among other impacts.
Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate have until September 30 to pass a spending bill to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, with Republican and Democrat leaders trying to navigate internal disagreements in their respective parties.
A potential US government shutdown could have a negative impact on the country's credit, according to Moody's, due to disrupted services, furloughed federal workers, and weakening fiscal policymaking.
A government shutdown in the US may cause the Federal Reserve to delay an interest rate hike and could impact the recent strength of the dollar, analysts have warned. The shutdown could also lead to a delay in key inflation data, which would affect Fed policy decisions, and may put pressure on consumer spending.
If U.S. lawmakers don't reach a decision on government spending by Sept. 30, bills focused on crypto regulation, market structure, and stablecoins could be put on hold, potentially impacting the progress of crypto legislation in Congress.
A potential government shutdown looms as Congress struggles to pass a funding bill by Saturday night, which could result in federal workers going without pay and essential services continuing while non-essential services halt.
A government shutdown is looming, and if lawmakers fail to pass a budget or stopgap measure by September 30, federal agencies deemed non-essential will cease operations, impacting federal workers, government benefits recipients, air travel, and the overall economy.
A government shutdown in the U.S. could cause significant disruptions in the stock and bond markets, with the Securities and Exchange Commission being forced to furlough most of its staff and leaving the market oversight at a "skeletal" crew level.
Federal agencies are warning their workers of a possible government shutdown, where employees may not receive pay, if Congress fails to reach a funding deal by the end of September 30th.
The Senate voted 76-22 to keep a six-week government funding measure on track to pass this weekend, but it looks increasingly likely the federal government will shut down when funding runs out Saturday.
The U.S. government is facing a potential shutdown if Congress does not resolve a deadlock by this weekend, which would result in furloughs or unpaid work for federal workers and military employees, but experts believe the impact on the economy and stock market will be short-lived.
Millions of Americans anticipate a government shutdown as Congress struggles to pass a budget, potentially causing a short-term stock market gain.
The chances of a government shutdown are almost 90%, according to the President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Maya MacGuineas, who argues that Congress is running out of time to pass a funding bill.
As government funding runs out at the end of September, federal government services are at risk of halting until funding resumes, potentially impacting federal workers, nutrition and food assistance programs, national parks, health care, and law enforcement efforts.
A government shutdown due to a short-term spending bill will cause financial hardship for federal employees and contractors, but there are steps they can take such as contacting their landlord or mortgage loan servicer for assistance.
The U.S. government faces a partial shutdown if a bipartisan stopgap spending bill is not passed, leading to the closure of national parks, furloughs of federal workers, and suspension of regulatory activities, as a handful of hardline Republicans reject the bill.
A potential US government shutdown could disrupt the release of important economic data, leading to market volatility and forcing investors to rely on alternative sources of information, potentially impacting monetary policy decisions and delaying key reports such as the October 6 payroll report.
Congress's failure to pass the 12 yearlong spending bills that fund the federal government has led to a looming shutdown, leaving lawmakers scrambling to find a bipartisan solution to temporarily fund federal agencies and avoid a shutdown.
The United States government is at risk of a partial shutdown, which could impact the progress of crypto bills and hinder the functioning of financial regulators.
Congress passes a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown, which President Biden signed into law, funding the government through November 17.