How the Market Reacts to a Government Shutdown

Here’s why we as investors don’t react to a government shutdown. History shows the market reaction to government shutdowns is usually mild. Interest rates tend to go down and stocks often go up after it’s over. This video shows the statistics of how markets have fared after past shutdowns.

Watch the video below for a quick breakdown.

History doesn’t always repeat, but it often rhymes, and for investors, that’s worth remembering.

How Stocks and Bonds Reacted After Past Government Shutdowns

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