Government Shutdown Threatens America’s IPO Revival and Economic Sovereignty

The recent U.S. government shutdown isn’t merely a political stalemate — it’s a direct assault on America's economic sovereignty and the hard-fought recovery of our IPO market. After inflation hammered capital formation in 2022, initial public offerings began their comeback, signaling renewed investor confidence in American ingenuity and enterprise. But now, government dysfunction threatens to stall this vital progress. Private companies counting on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to process their initial public offering filings face significant delays due to staff shortages caused by the partial shutdown. This bureaucratic gridlock not only impedes companies eager to contribute to economic...