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Joshua Gallow, a Bloomberg political analyst, explained that the introduction of the debt limit into the routine funding discussion complicated matters significantly, creating a “touchy political issue.” This resulted in a breakdown of what had initially appeared to be a straightforward continuing resolution.
Market Reactions to Economic Indicators
Financial markets reflected a "risk-off" sentiment leading into the budget showdown. Asian stocks, as well as U.S. futures, descended further as traders awaited crucial inflation data. This data, particularly the PCE gauge—which the Federal Reserve prefers to monitor for inflation trends—looms large over economic assessments.