AP Spotlight FINANCIAL MARKETS DC’s shutdown hasn't stopped the stock market. Here’s what may STAN CHOE Associated Press Oct 8, 2025 Oct 8, 2025 Updated Jan 13, 2026 Trader Michael Conlon works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 17. Richard Drew, Associated Press Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save STAN CHOE Associated Press If the U.S. government's latest shutdown can't stop the stock market, what can?kAm$E@4< AC:46D <66A C:D:?8[ 6G6? 2D E96 D9FE5@H? 56=2JD :>A@CE2?E 64@?@>:4 C6A@CED E92E FDF2==J DE66C EC25:?8] %96 $U2>Aj! d__ 2?5 s@H y@?6D x?5FDEC:2= pG6C286 D6E 2==\E:>6 9:89D ~4E] b]k^AmkAmxEVD ?@E ;FDE q:8 %649 5C:G:?8 E96 >2C<6E[ H9:49 92D @7E6? 366? E96 42D6 :? C646?E J62CD] $FC6[ }G:5:2 2?5 @E96C 52C=:?8D @7 E96 2CE:7:4:2=\:?E6==:86?46 7C6?KJ 2C6 DE:== 4=:>3:?8[ 3FE 2=>@DE 6G6CJE9:?8 @? 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Is there an AI bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning Lingering doubts about the economic promise of artificial intelligence technology are starting to get the attention of financial institutions …
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers a…
Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago.
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown President Donald Trump's administration warned Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown.
Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless …
A prolonged US government shutdown could impact your travel plans Most employees who keep U.S. airports and air travel running are working without pay until the government reopens.
Everybody in Washington hates a shutdown until it becomes useful If you’ve been in Washington long enough, you’ve most likely argued both sides of a government shutdown. Each side insists the American people…
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