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Explainer-How a US government shutdown could affect financial markets
The risk of a partial U.S. government shutdown beginning next week is rising as congressional Democrats and Republicans hit an impasse over how to continue to fund the federal government. A shutdown could affect financial markets by limiting the operations of financial regulators and delaying the publication of key economic data.

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What to know about a potential government shutdown and how it will affect NH
Government shutdown looms after congressional leaders, Trump meet
No deal on avoiding a shutdown after White House meeting; Trump discusses Gaza peace plan with Netanyahu
Vice President JD Vance said a government shutdown is likely after Trump met with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders as the funding deadline nears.

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President to Meet With Congressional Leaders as Shutdown Deadline Looms
Congress has one more day to avert a shutdown. The odds don’t look good
Government shutdown nears with no deal in Washington
Federal agencies, meanwhile, issued detailed plans that would close offices conducting scientific research, customer service, and other activities not deemed "essential" and send thousands of workers...

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US careens toward government shutdown as both parties dig in
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The Latest: Congressional leaders meet with Trump in late effort to avoid a government shutdown

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