The U.S. federal government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history at 43 days — has officially ended after President Trump signed a spending bill. The bill funds the government through the end of January 2026.However, the legislation did not include an extension of key Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that Democrats had pushed for.
The IMF is warning of signs of economic stress in the U.S., including slowing growth and weaker domestic demand — and says the shutdown made it hard to assess U.S. economic data. Consumer sentiment has dropped sharply. According to the University of Michigan survey, the index fell to 50.3, one of its lowest readings in decades. The shutdown disrupted important economic data collection (jobs, inflation, etc.), which could complicate Federal Reserve decisions.
Political Fallout & Controversies:
There’s renewed political controversy around Jeffrey Epstein: Democrats are demanding more transparency and full release of Epstein investigation files.
The White House defended itself after criticism over not including ACA tax-credit extensions in the funding bill. Also notable: A Justice Department opinion reportedly says U.S. military personnel would not face prosecution for boat strikes on alleged drug smuggling vessels.
Some economists estimate that at least $11 billion in economic activity has been permanently lost due to the shutdown. The IMF’s policy consultations with the U.S. have been delayed due to lack of data. #StrategyBTCPurchase #MarketPullback #PowellRemarks #AltcoinMarketRecovery $BTC
