🚨 U.S. Shutdown Could Push the Economy Toward Recession by December

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now in its fourth week, is starting to weigh heavily on the economy. What began as a political standoff is turning into a real economic threat — one that could tip the U.S. into a recession by year-end, experts warn.

Each passing day without resolution erodes consumer confidence, stalls federal operations, and disrupts private sector activity. Unpaid workers, halted contracts, and delayed services — from loan approvals to food inspections — are all adding pressure.

Economists say a short disruption is manageable, but this one is dragging on too long. “If it continues for several more weeks, GDP could turn negative in Q4,” one analyst noted. The ripple effects are already visible: airport delays, closed national parks, struggling farmers, and growing market volatility.

Consumer sentiment is also slipping, raising fears of slower spending during the holiday season. Business leaders are urging Congress to act fast, warning that even after reopening, recovery could take months due to backlogs and unpaid obligations.

At its core, this shutdown is no longer just a budget fight — it’s a test of economic confidence. And that confidence, once shaken, could turn a slowdown into something much worse.

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