A U.S. government shutdown began on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on funding.

Markets are concerned about the delay to jobs data and President Trump’s threat to permanently lay off workers

A U.S. government shutdown began on Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on funding.

The big question moving forward is, how long will the shutdown last?

The stock market has tended to bounce back quickly after the government shuts down.

Gold is nearing $3,870 as investors flock to safe-haven assets despite Wall Street optimism, Fed rate cut bets, and recession fears fading.