Even when discussions in Congress grind to a halt, much of the government’s economic machinery keeps running. Social Security benefits still go out, student loan payments are collected, and essential ...

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end as soon as Wednesday. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end as soon as Wednesday, ultimately putting hundreds of thousands ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: The U.S. Capitol is seen at dusk, January 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. Lawmakers are convening for a Sunday session to try to resolve the government shutdown. (Photo by ...

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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 ...

Every month, the federal government serves up a steady diet of economic reports on everything from the price of groceries to the unemployment rate. These reports are closely followed: They can move ...

The federal shutdown is on the verge of ripping a hole in the government’s ability to deliver market-moving reports on inflation and employment. The longer Congress is stuck in a stalemate over ...

The ongoing government shutdown has disrupted the flow of economic data from federal agencies and the October jobs report is the latest closely watched report to be delayed due to the impasse. Most ...

The good news is that the first 20 years of the millennium saw overall increases in economic freedom around the world—with continuous improvement through the second decade. The bad news is that not ...

“Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official statistics. By Ben Casselman The monthly jobs report on Friday is expected to ...

After a 43-day shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—the government is reopening, but the effects are far from over. Key economic reports on jobs, inflation and retail sales remain delayed, and in some ...

Mr Edward Kareweh, an agriculture expert, has commended government efforts in the sector, noting that recent policies have contributed significantly to economic stabilisation and a reduction in food ...