Government Shutdown

The Government Shutdown has stretched into another week, and markets are feeling the strain. Federal agencies remain partly closed, routine economic data is delayed, and investor attention has turned to big corporate reports.  Tesla and Netflix are due to publish quarterly results next week, and traders on Wall Street are watching closely.  With key inflation…

U.S. stock futures were largely flat as traders waited for clarity from Washington on spending. Markets are watching a possible Government Shutdown that could begin if Congress fails to fund federal agencies. Investors are also parsing jobs data and Fed signals, leaving index moves muted and volatility elevated. Government Shutdown Concerns Keep Wall Street in…