The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from early losses today and is up by +0.23%. The higher movement of T-note yields today strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials and sparked short covering in the dollar. The dollar initially moved lower today as the US government shutdown entered its second day....

Social Security payments will continue to arrive on time despite the US government shutdown, but customer services at the agency are likely to be impacted.

Even though the federal government shut down on October 1, Social Security checks will not be halted. 

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President says ‘I want to survive’ when asked about his plans for 2026 in interview with OAN television network

A surprisingly weak private-sector ADP Employment report, released during an ongoing government shutdown, has intensified fears of a looming economic downturn.

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Federal workers face furloughs and missed paychecks amid the shutdown. Learn five key financial moves to stay afloat during the U.S. government shutdown.

Gold is nearing $3,870 as investors flock to safe-haven assets despite Wall Street optimism, Fed rate cut bets, and recession fears fading.