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US Government Shutdown Impacts 750,000 Amid Market Records

10/2/2025

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Trump's Medicaid Deal

The U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025, affecting 750,000 federal employees and delaying data releases.
President Donald J. Trump announced a Pfizer deal to lower Medicaid drug prices.
Despite the shutdown, S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on tech and rate-cut hopes.
Gold prices surged to new records amid market volatility and safe-haven demand.

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Market Gains Surge

On September 30, 2025, the Dow Jones rose 82 points to a record close, aided by AI.
The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) and Nasdaq gained. The S&P 500 posted its 29th record close of 2025.
ADP showed a 32,000-job September loss, boosting rate-cut bets. Gold futures hit a record high of $3,900 and yields fell.

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Trump's Medicaid Deal

The U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025, affecting 750,000 federal employees and delaying data releases.
President Donald J. Trump announced a Pfizer deal to lower Medicaid drug prices.
Despite the shutdown, S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on tech and rate-cut hopes.
Gold prices surged to new records amid market volatility and safe-haven demand.

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