GDP Hit, Consumer Spending Retrenchment, Fed Disruption: Government Shutdown Impacts

“People are not going to be surprised by a strong third quarter,” Shelly Antoniewicz says, but “going forward could be a different picture.” She gives her take on the economic impact of the government shutdown, including a hit to GDP and the “twist” of potential mass firings. Shelly also talks about what’s next for the Fed as economic data gets scrambled. However, unless there’s a “severe shock,” she doesn’t expect recession.

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01 Oct 2025

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