Investor Sentiment Low Amid Ongoing US Government Shutdown

The U.S. partial government shutdown entered its tenth day, delaying major economic data releases and adding uncertainty to market forecasts. Private surveys indicated consumer sentiment remains subdued, weighed down by persistent inflation concerns and job security anxieties. Investors stayed cautious ahead of the upcoming earnings season, where analysts expect tariff-related headwinds to pressure corporate revenues. The prolonged shutdown is also raising worries about fiscal strain and potential disruptions to policy reporting and business confidence.