{"id":53846,"date":"2025-09-30T11:38:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/ford-ceo-warns-of-halved-ev-market-share-amid-tax-credit-concerns-government-shutdown-looms-boeing-eyes-rolls-royce-for-737-max-successor\/53846\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:38:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:38:43","slug":"ford-ceo-warns-of-halved-ev-market-share-amid-tax-credit-concerns-government-shutdown-looms-boeing-eyes-rolls-royce-for-737-max-successor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/ford-ceo-warns-of-halved-ev-market-share-amid-tax-credit-concerns-government-shutdown-looms-boeing-eyes-rolls-royce-for-737-max-successor\/53846\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford CEO Warns of Halved EV Market Share Amid Tax Credit Concerns; Government Shutdown Looms; Boeing Eyes Rolls-Royce for 737 Max Successor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ford CEO Jim Farley<\/strong> predicts a significant drop in the US electric vehicle (EV) market share, potentially falling from <strong>10% to 5%<\/strong>, largely due to the anticipated loss of the <strong>$7,500 federal tax credit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A looming <strong>government shutdown<\/strong> could halt the release of critical economic data, including the weekly jobless claims report, while President Trump reportedly considers a healthcare deal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boeing (<a href=\"\/stock\/BA\">BA<\/a>)<\/strong> held preliminary discussions with <strong>Rolls-Royce (<a href=\"\/stock\/RR.L\">RR.L<\/a>)<\/strong> earlier this year regarding engine options for a potential <strong>737 Max successor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>US Treasury<\/strong> is increasing the size of its short-term bill sales, boosting 4-week and 8-week bill sales by <strong>$5 billion each<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ford CEO Jim Farley Sounds Alarm on EV Market Outlook<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ford (<a href=\"\/stock\/F\">F<\/a>) CEO Jim Farley<\/strong> has issued a stark warning regarding the future of the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market, predicting that its market share could be <em>halved<\/em> from approximately <strong>10% to 5%<\/strong>. This anticipated decline is largely attributed to the potential loss of the <strong>$7,500 federal tax credit<\/strong>, which Farley believes will significantly reduce consumer demand for EVs.<\/p>\n<p>Both <strong>Ford (<a href=\"\/stock\/F\">F<\/a>)<\/strong> and <strong>General Motors (<a href=\"\/stock\/GM\">GM<\/a>)<\/strong> are reportedly seeking to extend the use of the federal EV tax credit beyond its current deadline, highlighting the industry&#39;s concern over its expiration. The potential reduction in EV sales underscores the critical role government incentives play in driving adoption in the nascent market.<\/p>\n<h2>Government Shutdown Threatens Economic Data Release and Sparks Political Maneuvering<\/h2>\n<p>A potential <strong>government shutdown<\/strong> looms, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer indicating that avoiding it rests solely with the President. Should a shutdown occur, the <strong>U.S. Labor Department<\/strong> has confirmed that the weekly jobless claims report will not be released, potentially leaving markets without crucial economic indicators.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst the shutdown talks, reports suggest that President Trump is open to striking a healthcare deal with Democrats. Separately, President Trump made a notable statement, claiming that prices would be reduced by &quot;100% and in some cases more.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2>Boeing Explores Engine Options with Rolls-Royce for 737 Max Successor<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Boeing (<a href=\"\/stock\/BA\">BA<\/a>)<\/strong> held early discussions with <strong>Rolls-Royce (<a href=\"\/stock\/RR.L\">RR.L<\/a>)<\/strong> earlier this year regarding engine development for a potential successor to its <strong>737 Max<\/strong> aircraft. These preliminary talks, first reported by the <em>Financial Times<\/em>, indicate Boeing&#39;s forward-looking strategy for its next-generation narrow-body jet.<\/p>\n<p>The exploration of engine options is a critical step in the development of any new aircraft, signaling Boeing&#39;s long-term planning for its commercial aviation portfolio.<\/p>\n<h2>US Treasury Boosts Short-Term Bill Sales<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>U.S. Treasury<\/strong> is set to increase the size of its short-term bill sales, boosting both 4-week and 8-week bill sales by <strong>$5 billion each<\/strong>. The Treasury plans to sell <strong>$105 billion<\/strong> in 4-week bills, <strong>$90 billion<\/strong> in 8-week bills, and <strong>$67 billion<\/strong> in 4-month bills. This move reflects the government&#39;s ongoing efforts to manage its financing needs through debt issuance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Ford CEO Jim Farley predicts a significant drop in the US electric vehicle (EV) market share, potentially falling 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