The last thing the stock market wants right now is a government shutdown. Here’s why.

Sep 29, 2025
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Stocks have so far defied their typical weakness in September — but it’s not October yet

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Good news on the economy this week should be good for stocks over the long run. But any economic news at all might be welcome.

U.S. equities have performed well in September, despite it typically being a tough month for stocks. Yet a government shutdown now looks likely to hit midweek, right as investors will be closing out the month and quarter. Importantly, a shutdown could interrupt the release of September’s all-important jobs report.

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