US Government Shutdown Imminent: Markets Brace for Volatility as Midnight Deadline Nears
US Government Shutdown Imminent: Markets Brace for Volatility as Midnight Deadline Nears U.S. equities saw declines on Tuesday, September 30, as a potential government shutdown loomed with a midnight deadline fast approaching. Despite today’s dip, Wall Street is poised to conclude September with an unexpectedly strong performance. The S&P 500 dropped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 43 points. Investors are particularly cautious this time around, citing concerns over a slowing labor…