The political standoff in Washington has officially turned costly — and the economic ripple effects are spreading fast.
🔹 700,000 federal employees have been furloughed, with hundreds of thousands more working without pay.
🔹 Major states like New York and Texas warn that food stamp programs could soon face disruption.
🔹 Roughly $800 million worth of federal contracts are being delayed every single day, according to Oxford Economics.
💬 Economists caution that while short-term damage could be contained, a prolonged shutdown might severely impact businesses, households, and consumer spending.
🇺🇸 In an already fragile global landscape marked by inflation, sanctions, and volatile markets, this crisis adds yet another layer of uncertainty.
