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

Corporate Performance - Cisco (CSCO) stock increased over 4% following its earnings report, which indicated progress in capturing AI spending from hyperscalers. The company raised its full-year profit and sales forecasts, surpassing analysts' expectations [5] - Disney's (DIS) fourth quarter revenue fell short of estimates, resulting in a 9% decline in its shares, despite the company increasing its dividend [5] - Market attention is now focused on Applied Materials (AMAT) results, as the earnings season approaches its conclusion [5] Economic Impact - The end of the 43-day US federal shutdown 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 a roughly 50-50 chance of a reduction at the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting, a significant drop from around 95% odds a month ago [4]