The Shutdown Continues: Rate Cut Likely, Employment & Housing Weaken
1. Equity markets dropped due to trade tensions with China over rare earths. 2. China's new export controls on rare earths could impact tech industries. 3. Federal government shutdown may lead to permanent layoffs of federal workers. 4. Unemployment rates have risen, indicating a weakening job market. 5. Fed is likely to cut rates due to slowing economy and employment data.