The government shutdown means key federal data isn't being published. This week's earnings marathon can show the direction of ...

Government shutdowns can be are often political earthquakes that paralyze Washington, DC. But for the economy, shutdowns are ...

The last few times the U.S. government shut down for days on end, the U.S. economy and financial markets emerged on the other ...

A lengthy government shutdown would only complicate the employment picture and possibly further erode consumer confidence.

A government shutdown generally means a temporary stop to "non-essential functions" at federal agencies. In short, that means ...

A government shutdown typically risks only modest damage for the U.S. economy, stemming mainly from furloughed public workers ...

The ongoing government shutdown will collide with the U.S. economy this week, as missed paychecks and the absence of billions ...

If the shutdown drags on, the psychological effects may lead to a larger loss of confidence among consumers and businesses.

The longer the closure lasts, the greater the hit to economic growth and the work of businesses that rely on the federal government’s daily functioning.

Each week of the ongoing government shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion and reduce GDP growth by 0.1 percentage points ...

U.S. gross domestic product could decline 15 to 20 basis points each week the shutdown lingers, according to Marcus & ...

The economy, state government, and politics are the top concerns of registered voters according to a Franklin and Marshall College poll released Thursday. Nearly two in five (36 percent) respondents ...