US Shutdown Hits 40 Days Economy Feels the Pain, But A Deal May Be Close

The United States is facing the longest government shutdown in its history, now stretching past 40 days since October 1 after Congress failed to approve a new budget on time.

Recently, the US Senate passed a stopgap funding bill to reopen the government through early 2026, pending approval from the House of Representatives and President Trump’s signature.

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📉Economic Damage So Far

- GDP Loss: Estimated at up to $14 billion or about 0.8–1% of quarterly growth, driven by the furlough of 750,000 federal employees.

- Travel & Tourism: Over $1 billion lost per week due to flight cancellations and airport security delays.

- Data Delays: Key economic reports (CPI, NFP, GDP) are postponed, leaving the Fed in the dark on real economic conditions.

- Small Businesses: Thousands of federal contractors and local suppliers face payment disruptions and temporary shutdowns.

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⚙️Expected Timeline

If the House approves the Senate’s temporary deal, the government could reopen by mid-November (13–15 Nov 2025).

However, it would be a short-term solution a “stopgap” measure meaning another funding fight could return in early 2026.

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💬TrendPro Insight

“Forty days of shutdown shook global risk sentiment pushing investors toward gold and Bitcoin as safe havens. If Washington reopens this week, expect a short-term pullback in precious metals and crypto, while stocks may stage a relief rally.”