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[Fitch: Prolonged U.S. Government Shutdown Could Slightly Slow Economic Growth, but Short-Term Impact Limited] According to the latest report from Fitch Ratings, as cited by Jin10 Data, a prolonged U.S. government shutdown could lead to a slight slowdown in economic growth. Fitch noted that the direct short-term impact of a government shutdown on the economy is expected to be relatively limited. However, the report warned that if the disruptions caused by the shutdown persist for an extended period, especially if accompanied by large-scale fund withdrawals or workforce reductions, it could pose a minor drag on U.S. economic growth.