[Altos Weekly Traders Edge] Has the Shutdown Finally Ended or Is More to Come..Details Inside

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Katherine Buchholz of Statista provided some interesting stats, highlighting that the 2018/19 shutdown was the longest in recent history, clocking in at 34 days. Surprisingly, the 70s and 80s saw numerous shutdowns, though most were shorter in duration. Since 1976, we've witnessed 20 shutdowns, averaging about 8 days each. But here's a twist: come mid-November, we might be revisiting this drama. It's intriguing to note that since 2008, the usual fiscal operations have changed. Gone are the days when the government would run on an annual fiscal budget. Instead, we now have "Continuing Resolutions" which increase spending by 8% based on previous spending levels. Result? A ballooning debt as spending compounds year after year. This shift in spending strategy has led to revenues struggling to keep up, leading to increased debt issuance and a growing deficit. Before 2008, revenues surpassed the growth trend of public debt. Sadly, this isn't the case anymore. However, should we be losing sleep over a government shutdown? Interestingly, a shutdown might not be as disastrous as it sounds. True, around 900,000 "non-essential" workers would be temporarily out of a job, affecting economic growth slightly. But if we look at data from past shutdowns, the impact isn't earth-shattering. For instance, Goldman Sachs estimated that every week of a shutdown could potentially reduce annualized growth by about 0.2%. Even if we consider the longest shutdown of 35 days, the economic growth reduction could be up to 1%. Concerning? Maybe. But it's not signaling an impending recession, especially with growth rates hovering around 5%. Diving deeper, one realizes that shutdowns primarily affect discretionary spending. Essential spending continues. This means that social welfare, interest on debt, and the likes aren't severely impacted. Interestingly, data shows that discretionary spending, which primarily involves government employment and national parks, constitutes only 2% of Federal spending. Analyzing data from 2023, we see that the government spent a whopping $6.3 Trillion, with $5.3 Trillion going to mandatory expenses. This means we're spending more than we earn, relying on debt to bridge the gap. Shifting focus to the financial markets, many wonder about the potential ramifications of a shutdown. Historically, the markets have shown resilience during shutdowns, with positive returns overall. Investors, naturally cautious, might hesitate to invest in uncertain times. But as history shows, markets find a way to bounce back. While government shutdowns grab headlines, they might not be as catastrophic as they sound. The real issue? The fiscal mismanagement in Washington that threatens long-term economic growth and prosperity. The massive debt and its implications on economic growth deserve more attention. 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