Senate Minority Leader McConnell On Government Funding Shutdown Deadline Says Leaders In Both Parties And Both Houses Agreed To A Plan That Would Keep Lights
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Senate Minority Leader McConnell announced that leaders from both parties and houses have agreed on a plan to prevent a government shutdown, ensuring that government operations continue without interruption.
February 29, 2024 | 4:46 pm
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The agreement to avoid a government shutdown may lead to increased investor confidence and potentially positive short-term impacts on the SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500 and is sensitive to major political and economic developments.
Government shutdowns often lead to market uncertainty and volatility. The agreement to avoid such a shutdown can be seen as a positive development for the markets, likely leading to increased investor confidence. As SPY tracks the performance of the S&P 500, which includes companies that could be directly or indirectly affected by government spending and operations, this agreement could have a positive short-term impact on SPY's performance.
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