The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Shutdown Hits Growth And Hurts American Workers, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Thursday that the ongoing government shutdown is more than a political standoff — it’s a direct threat to economic momentum and American livelihoods.

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

Dollar Rebounds on Higher T-note Yields

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....

Barchart · Oct 2, 2025

74M Social Security Recipients Told Payments Will Continue Despite Government Shutdown – But Services Could Stall

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.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2, 2025

Here’s What the Government Shutdown Means for Your Social Security

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

GOBankingRates · Oct 2, 2025

CFOs must focus on agility in scenario planning amid government shutdown, says economist

Planning for resilience has become a strategy for survival.

Fortune · Oct 2, 2025

US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – as it happened

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

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

Recession Odds 'Not At 0%,' Says Economist As Small And Medium Businesses Drive Job Losses In ADP Report Amid BLS Shutdown

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

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

Social Security Disruptions and 3 Other Ways Boomers Will Be Impacted by the Government Shutdown

Here's what to know about how the government shutdown will affect boomers.

GOBankingRates · Oct 2, 2025

Government Shutdown 2025: 5 Financial Moves To Make Right Now If You’ve Been Furloughed

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

GOBankingRates · Oct 2, 2025

Everything’s supposedly rosy on Wall Street—but gold is quietly rallying higher as investors seek safety in 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.

Fortune · Oct 2, 2025