The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown has forced the postponement of the country's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures that were scheduled for release this week. The postponement has left policymakers, financial institutions and businesses to make decisions in the dark without key data. The federal government shutdown, now in its 31st day, could soon set an all-time record, with little sign of compromise between the Democratic and Republican parties. The shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between seven billion and 14 billion U.S. dollars, depending on how long it drags on, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said in a report this week. SHOTLIST: FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Date Unknown 1. Various of White House; 2. Various of Capitol building; FILE: New York City, USA - October 2024 3. Various of traffic; traffic lights changing; FILE: New York City, USA - October 2024 4. Various of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building, U.S. national flags; 5. Glass door, LED screen displaying stock information; 6. Pedestrians, flags with sign of "NYSE"; FILE: Los Angeles, USA - 2025 7. Vessel at port; 8. Various of crane moving container at port; FILE: New York City, USA - October 2024 9. Buildings, traffic; FILE: Detroit, Michigan, USA - March 17, 2025 10. Various of sculptures, buildings. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]