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The longest American government shutdown finally ended with US President Donald Trump signing the official bill late on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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It's official! Longest US govt shutdown ends as Trump signs bill

Gold prices edged higher above $4,100 as optimism grew over an end to the US government shutdown, improving global risk sentiment. Copper traded near $10,800 amid rising rate cut expectations, while oil held firm with Brent around $65 a barrel as sanctions on Russian producers supported prices. Natural gas touched its highest level since 2022 on strong export demand. Meanwhile, sugar remained weak near five-year lows despite improving output in Brazil, keeping commodity markets mixed.


Copper, oil, and gold stay firm as Fed rate cut hopes and US shutdown talks lift sentiment

Gold prices soared above $4,000 an ounce as the dollar weakened and hopes rose for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. Oil also gained on optimism that the US government shutdown will end soon, while copper climbed after China’s inflation data boosted confidence in recovery. However, palm oil steadied near multi-month lows on record inventories, and sugar hit a five-year low amid rising global supply concerns. Commodities are moving sharply as global economic signals shift direction.

Gold Tops $4,000 as Fed Cut Bets Rise; Oil, Copper, and Sugar See Global Shifts

The US Senate has taken a step aimed at reopening the longest-ever US government shutdown that has sidelined American government workers, delayed food support and disrupted air travel.&nbsp;

Longest-ever US govt shutdown ends soon? Senate's latest move and what Trump says

Donald Trump has blamed the Republican Party’s losses on his absence from the ballot and the government shutdown after Democrats swept key elections. The results, including Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York win, signal a changing political tide in the US.

Trump blames GOP losses on his absence from ballot, government shutdown: What he said after Democrats' sweep

Roughly 300,000 federal civilian workers had already been slated for departure earlier this year due to prior downsising efforts,

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Donald Trump once again took to Truth Social; this time, it was to share his thoughts on the ongoing US government shutdown that began on October 1.&nbsp;In order to end the shutdown, both the US House of Representatives and the Senate must pass appropriations bills that fund government agencies.

'It's just so ridiculous': Donald Trump a week into US govt shutdown 

Approximately 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, and key economic reports are being delayed amid rising political tension. The White House warned that permanent layoffs, not just temporary furloughs --&nbsp;may follow if the shutdown continues.

US government shuts down and President Donald Trump says…

While most social media updates from the embassy will pause until funding resumes, officials noted that urgent safety and security alerts would still be shared as exceptions.

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Lawmakers on both sides have long acknowledged that shutdowns inflict more harm than good, calling them politically toxic and economically damaging for ordinary Americans.

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US Government Shutdown:&nbsp;Approximately 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, with some potentially facing permanent layoffs.

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The US has been hit hard as the partial shutdown entered its 36th day.&nbsp;Trump wants to build a US-Mexico border wall and is seeking a whopping USD 5.7 billion in funding for the physical barrier which according to him is a must to prevent flow of illegal immigrants into the US.

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