Government Shutdown Impact - The U.S. federal government shutdown has reached a historical high of 40 days, surpassing the previous record of 35 days from late 2018 to early 2019[2] - The shutdown is expected to last approximately 50 days, with a projected end date of November 20, 2025[2] - The prolonged shutdown has begun to negatively impact the economy, particularly through delayed payments of government salaries, which constitute 10% of household income[2] Economic Indicators - 60% of U.S. residents' income comes from salaries, while 80% of their expenditures are on consumption, indicating a potential decline in consumer spending due to unpaid government salaries[2] - The Treasury General Account (TGA) balance has increased from $850 billion to $1 trillion, reflecting tight fiscal conditions and liquidity constraints in the market[2] - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose by 1.91 basis points to 4.096%, while the 2-year yield fell by 1.20 basis points to 3.562% during the week of November 3 to November 7[3] Market Reactions - Concerns over AI market bubbles and the government shutdown have heightened risk aversion, leading to significant declines in U.S. stock markets, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropping by 1.63% and 3.04%, respectively[3] - The U.S. dollar index decreased by 0.2% to 99.6, indicating a weakening dollar amidst the economic uncertainty[3] Federal Reserve Outlook - The Federal Reserve is expected to consider further interest rate cuts in December, influenced by the economic data from November, which may still reflect deterioration due to the shutdown[3] - The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model predicts a GDP growth of +4% for Q3 2025, while the New York Fed's Nowcast model estimates a growth of +2.31% for the same period[3] Legal and Trade Implications - The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to rule against the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), prompting former President Trump to seek alternative tariff strategies[4] - The anticipated ruling could lead to a swift transition to alternative tariff measures, impacting trade policies and economic relations[4]
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Soochow Securities·2025-11-09 13:35