The federal government shutdown is exacerbating an already strained economy, according to one survey. 

A survey conducted by polling firm Ipsos on behalf of Seattle-based real estate brokerage Redfin found 17% of respondents were delaying a major purchase, such as a home or car, due to the federal government shutdown. Another 7% said they had canceled their plans for a major purchase. 

While most respondents said the shutdown had no impact on their decisions around major purchases, it adds yet more weight to existing anxiety around the stability of the economy or a secure financial future. 

“A government shutdown doesn’t just stop paychecks for some federal employees – it shakes the financial confidence of Americans,” said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather in a statement. “People across the country are taking in the news and thinking, ‘We’ve faced inflation, tariffs, job losses, a volatile stock market, and now a government shutdown – what’s next?’ It’s understandable that some people are reconsidering buying a home or a car when the economy feels uncertain.”