3 Things Investors Need to Know About the Stock Market During a Government Shutdown

Group 1 - The S&P 500 has historically shown minimal negative impact during government shutdowns, with only three out of the last ten shutdowns resulting in a decline [4][5][6] - Since the current government shutdown began on October 1, the S&P 500 has only decreased by approximately 0.2% as of October 22, aligning with historical trends [5][6] - Key federal economic data, such as inflation and unemployment reports, are often delayed during shutdowns due to the closure of agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics [7][8] Group 2 - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) halts its operations during government shutdowns, leading to delays in the review and approval of initial public offerings (IPOs) and other corporate filings [9][10] - Companies planning to go public or make significant filings will face postponements as there will be no personnel available to review necessary documents [10]