The Trump administration plans to allow permits for oil drilling and other work on “priority conventional energy projects” to continue during the government shutdown, while work on some renewable energy projects will halt https://t.co/zMmNsU5Uho ...

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the programs may slow down or shutter for the duration. https://t.co/Nvt2PqN6Ky ...

US private sector employment fell in September. The government shutdown will likely delay Friday's release of the official monthly jobs report.https://t.co/i6LR46Ku7P ...

Defense Sector Performance During Shutdowns - Defense stocks may experience short-term fluctuations during government shutdowns, but legacy programs and critical operations are likely to maintain funding [1] - Historically, the aerospace and defense industry has outperformed the S&P during government shutdowns [3] - Geopolitical volatility generally acts as a tailwind for the defense and aerospace sector [4] Investment Opportunities - Cabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (GCAD) holds significant positions in companies like Hexel, which produces composite materials for defense weapon systems and commercial aircraft [5] - Boeing is favored due to its weapons systems contracts, including the F47, and its substantial commercial aircraft backlog [5][6] - Graham Corporation, which manufactures parts for nuclear reactors on submarines, is expected to benefit from increased undersea and shipbuilding activities in the Asia-Pacific region [8] Impact of Geopolitical Tensions - Tensions between the US and China, despite not being a direct military conflict, are creating an adversarial environment that necessitates continued defense spending [6][7][8] - Development in undersea and shipbuilding is anticipated to counter China's military advancements and project power in the Asia-Pacific region [8] Potential Areas of Impact - The IT space and government services sectors are expected to be more significantly impacted by prolonged shutdowns [10] - The rise of AI is anticipated to bring long-term structural changes to the IT and government services industries [10] - Kinetic weapon systems, intelligence, space defense, and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) related companies are projected to perform well in the long term [10]

WSJ’s Damian Paletta explains what’s at stake in the first shutdown of the U.S. federal government in seven years.Read more: https://t.co/dBT9rcekmv https://t.co/XlQOTWjwEB ...

Jobs, travel, national parks - what impact will US shutdown have? https://t.co/B92xBEzgR3 ...

ToplineThe first government shutdown since 2019 began after midnight on Wednesday, in a move that will disrupt federal services and cause government workers to be furloughed, after Congress failed to reach a last-minute funding agreement as the Democrats and Republicans appeared nowhere close to a dealPresident Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2025, en route to attend the Ryder Cup. (Photo by ...

💥BREAKING:U.S. GOVT OFFICIALLY SHUTS DOWN, EVERYTHING ON HOLD! https://t.co/jgV3izvfsa ...

The US government pays $1.2 trillion on its interest expense alone.Shutting down the government is unironically the best cost-cutting measure in decades. https://t.co/lMyyhqHx4h ...

Markets wrapped up the third quarter on a strong note, defying September’s reputation as one of the toughest months for the US stock market. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq (^IXIC) each logged their best third quarter since 2020 and strongest September since 2010, while the Russell 2000 (^RUT) recorded its best Q3 since 2009 as the Federal Reserve kicked off its rate-cutting cycle. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) closed at a record high. Read more: How the Fed rate decision affects your bank accou ...