Analysts from Mitsubishi UFJ and Jefferies say a potential end to the US government shutdown could lift risk assets, although uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy remains.
Lloyd Chan of Mitsubishi UFJ in Singapore stated that ending the US government shutdown could significantly improve investor sentiment and reduce uncertainty in economic data, following recent technical stock recoveries. Separately, Jefferies economist Mohit Kumar said the likely resolution of the shutdown this week would remove key risks and boost risk assets. However, Kumar noted that uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy persists, with markets currently pricing a 64% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut in December.