As US shutdown starts to bite, how much could it hit economy?
Amid the ongoing US government shutdown, concerns are rising about the potential economic impact as essential services remain halted. The shutdown, which began on [date], has left [number] of federal workers furloughed and various government agencies non-operational.
President [name] has [expressed his position on the issue/ blamed the opposing party], stating that [reasons for the shutdown according to him]. On the other hand, [opposing party/ other relevant parties] argue that [their reasons for the shutdown/ blame on the President]. The stalemate continues as both sides seem unwilling to compromise, leading to growing uncertainty among the public and financial markets.
Economists warn that the longer the shutdown persists, the more significant the impact on the economy could be. Reduced government spending, delays in tax refunds, and disruptions in services like food assistance programs and small business loans are expected to weigh on economic growth. Additionally, consumer confidence might take a hit, affecting retail and hospitality sectors.
The repercussions of the shutdown are already being felt in various industries, with [specific examples of businesses/ sectors affected]. Stock markets have also shown signs of volatility in response to the political deadlock.
As the impasse continues, experts fear that the longer-term effects on the economy could be severe, with a potential slowdown in GDP growth and a rise in unemployment rates. The situation remains fluid, with no clear resolution in sight as [relevant parties] continue to stand their ground.
In summary, the US government shutdown is starting to have tangible effects on the economy, with the full extent of the damage depending on how long it persists and the eventual outcome of the political standoff.
Sources Analysis:
– Source 1: [Analysis of bias/ disinformation/ involvement/ interests]
– Source 2: [Analysis of bias/ disinformation/ involvement/ interests]
Fact Check:
– Fact 1: Verified fact, based on official statements from [relevant parties].
– Fact 2: Unconfirmed claim, pending further verification from independent sources.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “As US shutdown starts to bite, how much could it hit economy?”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.