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Government Shutdown Sparks Market Jitters -- Should Investors Turn to Gold and Other Alternatives?
Yahoo Finance·2025-10-08 13:30

Key Points The U.S. government is in the midst of a "shutdown" as lawmakers fail to reach agreement. But the government isn't fully shut down, and the effects of this event are likely to be short-lived. Don't dump your long-term investment plan, but owning some gold or crypto isn't necessarily bad. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The media headlines are screaming that "the government is shut down!" But that's not entirely true. Essential services are still being provide ...