If the U.S. government enters a shutdown, several consequences can be expected. Federal workers, except those deemed essential, would face furloughs without pay. Essential services, such as benefits payments, air traffic control, and border patrol, would continue but with potential delays. The economic impact could lead to a reduction in growth, with estimates suggesting a 0.2 percentage point decline in economic growth for every week of a shutdown. Government worker output loss, a pause in data publication, and potential indirect economic effects are also concerns. The situation may impact Wall Street and complicate the Federal Reserve’s decision-making process.