Regulation
What History Tells Us About Government Shutdowns
Stocks and bonds remain relatively unscathed so far, and private sector employment data show the economy was already exhibiting signs of weakness.
Tag: government shutdown
Regulation
Congress Passes Continuing Resolution
The temporary budget would keep the government funded into next year.
Risk
A Miasma of Uncertainty Grips Investors
Washington dysfunction, fear of the Fed and a host of other anxieties haunt the markets.
Regulation
New IPOs Cannot Be Processed During Potential Shutdown, SEC Chairman Says
Companies cannot go public if the SEC lacks the staff to process the paperwork, and public companies may be unable to make new offerings.
Market Moves
How the Government Shutdown Will Ding the Employment Report
The 35-day closure will pump the jobless rate up to 4.1% for January, RSM’s Brusuelas says.
Market Moves
Market Shrugs at Government Shutdowns, Sam Stovall Says
Historically, the S&P 500 has been flat when federal functions grind to a halt, and the index is up 7.5% since the latest closure.