[Historical Data Shows Positive Average Returns for U.S. Stocks 1 Month and 3 Months After Government Shutdowns] LPL Financial Chief Technical Strategist Adam Turnquist noted in a report on Wednesday that since the mid-1970s, the U.S. has experienced 50 government shutdowns, with an average duration of 8 days. The average returns for the stock market 1 month and 3 months after a shutdown have been positive. He wrote: 'Although U.S. government shutdowns introduce a new layer of uncertainty to the market, historically, shutdowns have been relatively short-lived, resulting in minimal impact on the economy. Investors typically overlook budget-related disruptions and focus more on corporate earnings, overall economic trends, and other key macroeconomic factors.'