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Why odds are increasing that the government shutdown could last into November - Yahoo! Finance--10.15.25
Odds are increasing that the current 15-day funding shortfall may continue into next month as both gridlocked lawmakers and analysts try to figure out how the standoff ends. 
Most U.S. consumers expect higher holiday prices and a weaker economy, survey finds - CNBC--10.15.25
The majority of U.S. consumers said they expect the economy to weaken in the year ahead. On average, U.S. consumers plan to spend 10% less this holiday season as they seek out deals and anticipate higher prices.
The Big Crash: Are we really heading for another 1929? - The Telegraph--10.11.25
As central banks sound the alarm over an AI bubble, parallels with previous market manias cannot be ignored as all the stars are aligned for the mother of all financial meltdowns.
Consumer sentiment remains desolate as consumers fret about inflation, jobs prospects - Yahoo! Finance--10.10.25
U.S. consumer sentiment barely budged in October, with Americans still fretting about dim job prospects and higher prices. Though Americans' spending remains solid, inflation and the unemployment rate are ticking higher as consumers increasingly express concerns about economic conditions.
Trump threatens ‘massive’ tariff hike on China over rare earths dispute - CNBC--10.10.25
President Donald Trump threatened to slap a "massive increase of Tariffs" on Chinese products imported into the United States. Trump also threatened to cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping because of the dispute.
'Very speculative, very frothy, very greedy': Wall Street says stock market's rise to records poses risks - Yahoo! Finance--10.8.25
Stocks are sitting at record highs, but some Wall Street strategists say that very optimism could be a warning sign. Goldman Sachs said client sentiment is at its highest level since December, and the concern is that investors may be overconfident, especially as valuations hover near multidecade highs.
What happens now that a government shutdown is underway- AP--10.1.25
Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government. While a shutdown furloughs their "nonexcepted" employees, excepted employees stay on the job but do not get paid until after the shutdown ends.
Dollar Extends Declines as US Government Shutdown Begins - MSN--10.1.25
The dollar dropped to its lowest point in a week on Wednesday, as the U.S. entered its first government shutdown in nearly seven years and a report showed private-sector payroll growth unexpectedly turned negative last month.
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