[U.S. Government Shutdown May Lead to Fed Pausing Rate Cuts in December] Abu Dhabi First Bank analysts Simon Ballard and Al Maha Al Nuaimi pointed out that the U.S. government shutdown and the resulting disruption in the release of official economic data are exacerbating uncertainties in the economic outlook. This situation may prompt the Federal Reserve to pause further rate cuts in December. Although some board members, such as Milan, may voice opposition, the risks brought by the shutdown could become a key reason for the Fed to 'hit the pause button.' Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, after announcing a 25-basis-point rate cut last week, also stated that the rate cut plan for December has not yet been finalized.