Prolonged U.S. Shutdown Raises Market Data Disruption Fears

Investor sentiment weakened as the U.S. government shutdown entered its third week without a fiscal compromise. Economists warned that delayed economic releases could hinder Federal Reserve visibility into employment and inflation trends. Treasury yields steadied near 4.10% while equity futures traded narrowly mixed. Analysts said extended disruptions risk dampening consumer spending and corporate investment confidence. The impasse adds policy uncertainty heading into the year-end budget cycle, forcing traders to rely on private-sector indicators for short-term macro assessments.