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The United States entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass the 2026 budget before the deadline, reviving fears among federal workers. While disruption is expected to be short-lived, nearly three-quarters of government operations face uncertainty.
The United States Federal Reserve is holding its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to decide the key benchmark interest rates for the US economy. Much anticipated rate cut may increase the gold and silver rates.
The United Kingdom is preparing its most significant immigration reform in almost 50 years, proposing that certain legal migrants may have to wait as long as 20 years before they can apply for permanent settlement. The Keir Starmer government says the move aims to prioritise and reward migrants who follow the rules and make positive contributions.
