Shutdown Ends, Uncertainty Continues: How Washington's Standoff Hit the U.S. Economy

The biggest economic story this period has been the end of the record-long U.S. government shutdown. After 43 days, Congress finally approved a funding package on November 12th, and agencies reopened the next morning. Nearly 750,000 federal employees began returning to work, with back pay scheduled to roll out over the following week. While markets reacted with relief, the shutdown created lasting disruptions: delayed economic data, stalled regulatory decisions, and financial strain for households that went more than a month without pay. The deal only funds agencies through late January, leaving another standoff possible, especially as Congress now faces a new fight over expiring health-care tax credits. For now, the economy is moving again, but the uncertainty highlighted how sensitive growth and consumer confidence are to political brinkmanship.

Article: Government shutdown now over as federal agencies reopen and employees return to work By Kaia Hubbard and Caitlin Yilek

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