What the Government Shutdown Means for Clients

Government shutdown begins but analysts say markets historically weather disruptions well

A partial government shutdown began on Wednesday with Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over spending levels, which has increased uncertainty over economic conditions and how financial markets will react.It's unclear when lawmakers will reach a compromise that allows them to end the shutdown, but experts anticipate that financial markets will be relatively unfazed by the dysfunctional funding of the federal government in the meantime.Adam …

What the Government Shutdown Means for Clients

Sorry, we’re closing up shop early tonight. The federal government officially shut down yesterday after lawmakers failed to agree on a spending bill. While history shows shutdowns usually create short-term volatility, rather than lasting damage, advisors will need to make sure they’re holding clients’ hands through the turmoil. And, for many clients already shaken by tariffs, geopolitical conflicts and AI disruptions in the broader labor market,…

Government shutdown begins but analysts say markets historically weather disruptions well | The New York Ledger

A partial federal government shutdown started on Wednesday with Republicans and Democrats at a deadlock over costs levels, which has actually increased unpredictability over financial conditions and how monetary markets will respond. It’s uncertain when legislators will reach a compromise that enables them to end the shutdown, however professionals expect that monetary markets will be reasonably unfazed by the inefficient financing of the federa…

Government Shutdown? Markets Say ‘Hold My Beer’

So the government shut down, and you know what the stock market did? Basically shrugged and said “cool story, bro.” Major indices barely blinked, rising less than 1% yesterday like they were watching paint dry instead of democracy temporarily malfunction. Here’s the thing that’ll blow your mind: historically, when Uncle Sam goes dark, the S&P 500 actually loves it. We’re talking an average 17% gain in the 12 months following shutdowns since 1980…