
U.S. Government Shutdown Begins on October 1, 2025: Causes, Impacts, and What to Watch Next
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government officially entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to reach a budget agreement before the fiscal deadline. While government shutdowns are not new to Washington, this episode comes at a particularly sensitive moment for the global economy, raising concerns both domestically and internationally. What triggered this impasse, what are its immediate consequences, and what should we expect in the days ahead?








