Federal statistical agencies are releasing delayed reports on inflation, jobs, and economic growth as they work through a major backlog from the 43-day government shutdown. Here's the economic ...

The federal government shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after Democrats and Republicans failed to reach a deal on a short-term spending plan. Shutdowns can squeeze the economy in different ways, ...

Despite the Federal Government shutdown on Wednesday, the financial markets hit new all-time highs this week. The S&P 500, DJIA, and Russell 2000 all closed at new record highs on Friday (October 3 rd ...

A partial shutdown of the federal government may begin at midnight barring action by Congress on a spending bill to fund operations which could spark concern over the economic impact, although it's ...

Treasury securities trends are often a strong indicator of how investors think the Fed will steer the economy. And by that measure, the markets are expecting falling interest rates and decent growth.

Fed's October rate decision complicated by data gaps Private payrolls data shows job cuts, raising concerns Consumer spending often resilient during shutdowns Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. government ...

The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will be small, but if it drags on, it could send the ...

Small British businesses are reluctant to invest due to a lack of confidence in the economy and fears of further tax hikes, leaving billions of pounds of untapped spending potential, Barclays has said ...

The U.S. economy remains largely unscathed but pressure could mount. The U.S. economy remains largely unscathed by the government shutdown, but the nation could risk economic peril if the impasse ...

Significant ramifications are in store for federal workers, the Federal Reserve, and the economy if the government shuts down, as it looks increasingly likely to do. The severity of the effects of a ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

Congress is required to pass a budget annually, but has failed to do so on time in 94% of the past 33 years. Government shutdowns are rare, typically resolved quickly, and have a modest, temporary ...