Wall Street Futures Fall as Clock Ticks to US Government Shutdown

Wall Street futures fall as clock ticks to US government shutdown

SYDNEY :Wall Street futures slipped on Wednesday as the clock ticked down to a U.S. government shutdown that would delay the release of crucial jobs data and muddy the interest rate outlook, while Asian markets hesitated after a solid quarter of gains.The shutdown is set to commence at 0400 GMT after the Sena

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When Uncle Sam Goes Dark: How the Government Shutdown is Shaking Up Your Portfolio

Well, well, well. Here we are again, folks. The government has officially gone dark, and if you’re wondering what that means for your investment portfolio, grab a coffee because we need to talk. As of Tuesday night, Washington couldn’t get its act together (shocking, I know), and now we’re in full shutdown mode. But before you start panic-selling everything, let’s break down what’s actually happening in the markets and why your portfolio might b…

US stock futures fall as government shutdown clouds interest-rate view - Regional Media News

(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures slid on Wednesday as investors assessed the fallout from the federal government shutdown, which threatens to delay key economic data and muddy the central bank’s policy-easing plans. The risk-off sentiment reflects investor unease over what analysts have warned could be a prolonged impasse, driven by deep partisan divisions in Washington. Markets are leaning heavily into hopes of a dovish Fed policy to sustain…