Noah Martini

We have entered the first month of the U.S government shutdown. The United States government shutdown at the

beginning of October after lawmakers in Congress couldn’t agree on a new budget. This means that government offices and programs

have stopped running, and that about 1.4 million federal workers are either on leave or working without pay.

The shutdown started because Republicans and Democrat are fighting over how the government should spend money—

especially on healthcare and social programs. Until they make a deal, parts of the government will stay closed.

The shutdown hasn’t just hurt federal workers it’s also made Wall Street nervous. Stock prices dropped in the first week because

investors worry the shutdown could slow down the economy. When the government closes, it delays business permits, contracts, and

economic data reports that help companies make decisions. Many experts say each week of the shutdown could cost the

economy billions of dollars. That’s not only bad news for workers, but also for big companies whose profits depend on people

spending money.Even though the stock market sometimes bounces back quickly after shutdowns, this one feels different. With President

Trump saying he might not pay all furloughed workers afterward, people are unsure what will happen next. Until Congress finds a

deal, both the government and the markets are stuck in limbo—and Americans are feeling the stress.

U.S Government Shut Down.

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