Nov 7, 2025 2:07 PM Eastern Standard Time 45% of Americans Say the Government Shutdown Makes Them Less Likely to Make a Major Purchase, Up From 21% in Early October Share SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly half of Americans (45%) say they're less likely to make a major purchase like a home or car due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to a new Redfin survey. That share has doubled over the past month, rising from 21% in early October to 45% in early November—as detailed in a new report from ...