Asian markets cautious as US shutdown deadline nears

Business Sep 29, 2025

Asian markets started off cautious this Monday, with everyone watching the US for signs of a government shutdown.
If it happens, important economic updates could get delayed and the Federal Reserve's October plans might be affected.
President Trump is set to meet Congress later on Monday to try and keep things running.

Responses were mixed in Asia

Analysts say there's not much immediate threat to growth, but a long shutdown could make people more nervous about spending.
Stock futures in the US and Europe actually ticked up slightly, showing some optimism.
In Asia, Japan's market dipped while South Korea saw gains—so responses were mixed.
Meanwhile, gold prices stayed strong near record highs, but oil dropped as supply increased from Kurdistan to Turkey.