The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Government shutdowns have become more common over the past half-century with more than 20 shutdowns since 1976. And while they tend to generate a lot of noise, markets don't necessarily panic, as the SP 500 has posted a 72% win rate over the past four decades.

In the wake of the ongoing government shutdown entering its third week, recent polls indicate a decline in President Donald Trump‘s approval ratings.

President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked his authority as commander-in-chief to order the Department of Defense to continue paying military personnel during the ongoing government shutdown.

Donald Trump says he has directed the defence secretary to release funds on 15 October. Key US politics stories from 11 October at a glance

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"We have identified funds to do this, and Secretary Hegseth will use them to PAY OUR TROOPS," the president says.

President claims he found a way to pay troops and directed Pentagon chief to release funds on 15 October

Expect the new round of tariffs to spur inflation and put "downward pressure" on GDP, he added.

As the U.S. government shutdown drags on, what's typically viewed as short-term political theatre may be evolving into something deeper. According to VanEck's David Schassler, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, the current impasse is another step in a longer-term erosion of institutional confidence—one that's quietly reshaping how investors allocate capital through…