week marked by a dramatic shift in global liquidity, driven by a trifecta of events: a historic "Presidents' Day" rotation in the U.S., a landslide election victory in Japan that redefind "Sanaenomics," and a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling tht disrupted the global tarif arch.
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Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed (sent home without pay), while others deemed essential must work without immediate compensation, though they typically receive back pay once the shutdown ends.
What Happens During a Shutdown?
When the government shuts down, non-essential federal services cease operations while essential services like national security, air traffic control, and emergency services continue.
Think of a mortgage like a phone contract. The term is like a 2- to 5-year phone plan, while the amortization is the total time you'd take to pay off the phone if you made only minimum payments.