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US Capitol police officers stand behind a roped-off area with a sign announcing the closure of the visitor center on the first day of the US government shutdown in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2025. Efforts to bring a quick end to the US government shutdown floundered Wednesday when senators rejected a plan to resolve an acrimonious funding stand-off between President Donald Trump and Democrats in Congress. With the government out of money after Trump and lawmakers failed to agree on a deal to keep the lights on, many federal departments and agencies have been closed since midnight. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Government shutdown likely to last until Friday

The federal shutdown will extend at least until Friday, as lawmakers are still at an impasse over a government funding deal.

The Federal Reserve building in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts//File Photo

S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as investors scale back bets on Fed rate cuts in 2025

Stocks dropped on Monday, with the benchmark S&P 500 at a two-month low as bond yields surged after robust payroll numbers last week.

The Wall Street bull is seen in the financial district in New York, U.S., March 7, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

S&P 500, Dow touch over one-week highs after business activity data

The S&P 500 and the Dow touched over one-week highs after data showed a still robust economy, while small-cap stocks outperformed large-cap indexes.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 8, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Wall St edges lower as volatile week draws to a close

Wall Street’s main indexes capped off a tumultuous week where global markets were rattled and fears of a recession in the world’s biggest economy.

Markets Stabilise After Turbulence Last Week LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: An employee views trading screens at the offices of Panmure Gordon and Co on October 20, 2014 in London, England. Markets stabilised over the weekend following global turbulence amid fears over the Ebola virus and global economic concerns. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady For 2 Decades, Leaves Door Open For Cuts

While maintaining interest rates at their highest point in over 20 years on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve made a suggestion that lower borrowing costs may soon be implemented by policymakers due to slight recent improvements in inflation.

FILE PHOTO: Raindrops hang on a sign for Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., October 26, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Wall Street retreats with data, Fed comments in focus

Wall Street’s main indexes edged lower on Monday as investors awaited fresh economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials throughout the week.