Shutdown shadow
Shutdown shadow  
Podcast: Reuters Morning Bid
Published On: Fri Feb 20 2026
Description: A 43‑day shutdown delayed U.S. GDP numbers, but the economy is still expected to be growing briskly. We look at why higher‑income Americans may finally be pulling back on spending, what the Fed will be watching in today’s PCE data. Plus how fresh strains in private credit and rising debt worries are adding a new layer of uncertainty. Today’s recommended read: Morning Bid: Oil spoils tech tonic, Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin, and Abisoye Adelusi Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices