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Government Shutdown Ends After Record 43-Day Standoff
13 Nov
Summary
- Senate approves bill to end longest US government shutdown
- Shutdown estimated to lower US GDP by $11 billion by 2026
- Delayed economic data reports to be "permanently impaired"
In November 2025, the United States is emerging from the longest government shutdown in its history. The 43-day standoff, which began in early October, is finally coming to an end as the Senate approves a bill to provide funding and reopen federal agencies.
The shutdown has had significant economic consequences, with an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office suggesting that US GDP could be roughly $11 billion lower by the end of 2026. This is due to the disruption caused to government operations and the delay in the release of key economic data reports.
The White House has acknowledged that many of the reports initially delayed by the closure "will be permanently impaired." This includes the Consumer Price Index and the October jobs report, which are set to be among the key releases affected.
Despite the political turmoil, the major stock market indices have shown a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 48,000 for the first time ever during Wednesday's trading, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell. Investors will be closely watching the upcoming earnings report from Disney, which is set to be released on Thursday.
As the government shutdown finally comes to an end, the focus now shifts to the long-term impact on the US economy and the challenges in restoring the integrity of delayed economic data.
