Hey folks, the US just hit its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years—and New Yorkers are not holding back! 😮
On October 1, the US Senate couldn’t pass a short-term spending bill, triggering the shutdown. Aside from essential workers, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are on unpaid leave, public services are at risk, and key economic data releases might take a backseat. 📊❌
We caught up with some locals in the Big Apple:
- Becky Adams: “The American people end up suffering for it.”
- Miles Brown: “I don’t think that the government really represents where American people are at.”
So why should you care in South and Southeast Asia? Delayed US economic reports can stir up volatility in our markets—from stock indices in Mumbai to currency rates in Jakarta. Even global tech launches and supply chains feel the jitters when Washington’s lights go out. 📉🌏
For now, New Yorkers are waiting it out, and the world is watching. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds! 🔍✨
Reference(s):
Public voices frustration as U.S. government shutdown continues
cgtn.com
