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Federal Shutdown Slows Economy, Growth Expected to Recover

11/17/2025

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The speaker said the recent federal government shutdown likely curbed economic activity due to furloughed workers and halted government purchases.
They noted the U.S. economy remains on a moderate growth trajectory, with shutdown effects expected to reverse soon.
The speaker supported a recent policy rate reduction, citing increased downside risks to employment.
They will keep the balance sheet steady, allow agency securities to run off, and focus on Treasury bills.

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Story summary

The speaker said the recent federal government shutdown likely curbed economic activity due to furloughed workers and halted government purchases.
They noted the U.S. economy remains on a moderate growth trajectory, with shutdown effects expected to reverse soon.
The speaker supported a recent policy rate reduction, citing increased downside risks to employment.
They will keep the balance sheet steady, allow agency securities to run off, and focus on Treasury bills.