Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq falter as Wall Street eyes fallout from US shutdown

Corporate Performance - Cisco (CSCO) stock increased over 5% following its earnings report, which indicated progress in capturing AI spending from hyperscalers. The company raised its full-year forecasts for profit and sales, surpassing analysts' expectations [5] - Disney's (DIS) fourth quarter revenue fell short of estimates, resulting in an 8% decline in its shares, despite the company increasing its dividend. The market is now focused on the upcoming results from Applied Materials (AMAT) as the earnings season comes to a close [5] Economic Impact - The end of the 43-day US federal shutdown, signed into law by President Trump, is expected to have long-term effects, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating that US GDP could be approximately $11 billion lower by the end of 2026 than previously anticipated [2] - Uncertainty regarding the economic outlook is complicating market expectations for interest rate cuts, with current pricing indicating a roughly 50-50 chance of a reduction at the Federal Reserve's meeting next month, a significant drop from around 95% odds a month ago [4]