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

Wall Street braces for a U.S. government shutdown as payroll data stalls, leaving the Fed and investors flying blind on key economic signals.

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?

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