Global Markets Grapple with US Shutdown, Oil Slide, and Fed Independence Battle
Key TakeawaysThe US federal government shutdown entered its second day, with no immediate resolution in sight, impacting federal services and potentially leading to widespread layoffs.Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) exceeded Q3 delivery estimates with 13,201 vehicles but narrowed its full-year 2025 guidance, causing its shares to dip.Oil prices extended their slide for a fourth consecutive day amidst expectations that OPEC+ will further boost supplies and rising US crude inventories.The Supreme Court has tem ...