How could a government shutdown affect German investors with U.S. equity exposure?

It can delay federal spending, slow procurement, and dent risk appetite. That adds volatility to U.S. stocks and can lift the dollar in risk-off sessions, reducing euro-based returns on unhedged funds. We suggest flexible FX hedges, tighter stops, and staged buys until a credible funding deal emerges.

What S&P 500 today levels are most useful while policy risk is high?

Key supports and references are 6893.48 intraday low, 6866.40 Bollinger mid, and 6852.326 for the 50-day average. On the upside, watch 6980.35 and the 7002.28 year high. Staying above the 50-day keeps the broader uptrend in place despite policy noise.

What indicators best capture Washington DC policy risk in prices?

Price levels and volatility help most. Track ATR at 59.05, volume versus the 5,065,026,229 average, and breadth on down days. RSI at 57.52 and ADX at 12.18 flag momentum and trend strength. Widening ranges during funding headlines often signal elevated Washington DC policy risk.

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^GSPC Today: February 3 — DC Shutdown Standoff Elevates Policy Risk

ByDanny Kontos February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

A potential government shutdown tied to a DHS funding standoff is pushing Washington DC policy risk higher today. For German investors, that is a near-term headwind for equities and a support for safe-haven flows. The ^GSPC is at 6939.02, down 29.99 points or 0.4303%. S&P 500 today trades between 6893.48 and 6964.09, with 7002.28 as the year high. We explain what this means for portfolios in Germany, the signals to track, and how to manage risk while uncertainty persists.