Goldman Sachs analysts predict that the U.S. government is "more likely than not" to shut down later this year due to spending disagreements, which could temporarily impact economic growth by reducing it by 0.15-0.2 percentage points per week, with past shutdowns having minimal impact on equity markets.
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.
The White House warns that a government shutdown at the end of the month could have damaging consequences for the economy, national security, and the American public.
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.
Millions of federal employees and military personnel face the prospect of a government shutdown, which would result in financial hardships for American families, disruptions in services, and potential harm to the economy.
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.
If lawmakers fail to pass a budget by October 1, the government will shut down and it could have several negative impacts on the economy, such as furloughed workers, difficulty in obtaining mortgages, and the Federal Reserve lacking important data for monetary policy decisions.
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.
A U.S. government shutdown would negatively impact its credit assessment and highlight the weakness of its institutional and governance strength compared to other top-rated governments, according to Moody's, although the economic impact would likely be short-lived.
Experts suggest that the crypto industry's most urgent needs, such as SEC decisions on ETF applications and progress in court cases, won't be entirely derailed by a potential government shutdown, although there may be temporary slowdowns and a halt to SEC enforcement against crypto firms. Federal courtrooms are expected to operate normally for a few weeks, and criminal trials will continue, but the progress of cryptocurrency legislation in Congress may be stalled. If the shutdown persists, it may have significant repercussions as unpaid employees leave and government offices exhaust their funds.
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.
The federal government is on the verge of a shutdown, with potential consequences for various areas of governance.
If the federal government shuts down, Social Security checks will still be distributed, but numerous publicly funded agencies will stop work, employees won't be paid, and other federal programs and services will be affected.
The U.S. is on the verge of a government shutdown as Congress debates spending levels and aid to Ukraine, which could potentially affect government operations and federal workers' paychecks.
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.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faces the possibility of a double government shutdown as the deadline to renew its authorizing law coincides with the deadline to extend federal funding, which would result in disruptions to air traffic control training, technology upgrades, and the loss of millions of dollars in daily revenue.
Goldman Sachs' chief economist predicts that the U.S. government is likely to face a two-to-three-week-long shutdown beginning on October 1 due to the failure to reach an agreement on annual budget legislation.
Unless Congress acts soon, the federal government is at risk of shutting down again, leaving millions of federal workers without pay, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his caucus clash over maintaining government operations or implementing drastic spending cuts demanded by conservatives.
The possibility of a US government shutdown is causing uncertainty in the market, though investors believe it is unlikely to cause significant damage to stocks; however, the delay in economic reports could impact investor sentiment and contribute to market volatility.
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 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.
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.
A potential government shutdown in the US may lead to a delay or absence of the September consumer-price index report, which would complicate decisions for financial markets and the Federal Reserve.
The US government is facing another shutdown as Congress fails to reach an agreement on funding federal agencies, which could have significant impacts on various sectors including air travel, national parks, and crucial nutrition programs.
Lawmakers in the United States are facing a potential government shutdown as they struggle to pass legislation that would keep the government funded beyond the start of the fiscal year, which could result in the closure of federal agencies and services.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that a government shutdown could lead to a recession, with immediate harm and long-term repercussions for the economy.