The latest government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 may reasonably raise stress levels for many Americans. But that doesn’t mean it’s a good time to make money moves like changes to your investment portfolio or major revisions to your long-term financial plan.
“It’s common for people to second-guess their financial decisions when uncertainty arises, but reacting out of fear often causes more harm than good,” Brent Schutte, chief investment officer at Northwestern Mutual, says. “While the current shutdown could likely lead to market volatility, investors can take comfort in knowing that the market has recovered from previous government shutdowns over the long term.”
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/how-to-deal-with-your-money-when-the-news-makes-you-anxious.html