In the US, a government shutdown looks probable as Congress is deadlocked over an agreement to provide funding for the start of the fiscal year. Meanwhile, the Bank of England's Decision Maker Panel survey could help cement expectations for a November pause. US: A government shutdown looks probable A government shutdown now looks probable with Congress deadlocked over an agreement to provide funding for the start of the fiscal year from 1 October. So from next week, we could see upwards of 800,000 workers furloughed – sent home without pay – while hundreds of thousands of other 'essential' federal government workers ... (full story)