The U.S. Government Shutdown Has Entered Its 35th Day, Tying The Record For The Longest In History; The Previous Record-Holder Was The Federal Government Shutdown That Lasted From December 22, 2018, To January 25, 2019: During That Period, Despite The Political Impasse, The S&P 500 Gained About 10%; Currently, The Index Is Up Roughly 2.5% During This Shutdown; Historically, The S&P 500 Has Finished Higher One Year After A Government Shutdown In ~ 86% Of Cases
Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | November 04, 2025 12:27pm