Government Shutdown Starts: Here's What Investors Need to Know Now

Key Points Historically, there has been no correlation between stock market performance and government shutdowns. The current shutdown comes at a time when the labor market is rapidly weakening. An extended shutdown could increase the chances of a recession. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Oct. 1 marked the first day of the federal government shutdown after Congress did not agree to fund the government. A debate over Obamacare subsidies is the primary hurdle standing in the way. Th ...