The Economic Impact Of A Government Shutdown Could Weigh On Markets

Politicians have just days to avert a government shutdown, with the deadline coming at midnight on Friday November 17. If not, then the U.S. will see a range of economic impacts, including delayed pay for federal employees, that will increase in severity with the duration of any shutdown. That said, despite the tight timeline, the current expectation is that a government shutdown is most likely averted, or that any shutdown is brief.

The Impact Of Any Government Shutdown

A continuing resolution must be passed by midnight on Friday November 17, or the U.S. government will shut down. Under any shutdown critical government services would continue to operate and government employees would see their pay delayed for the duration of a shutdown.