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

Shutdowns of the federal government usually don’t leave much economic damage. But the one that started Wednesday looks riskier, not least because President Donald Trump is threatening to use the ...

The government shutdown will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of ...

Flying blind amidst heavy fog is a dangerous proposition,” one economist said about the risks of a lapse in official ...

While the government plays a big part in the economy, history shows that the lasting effects of shutdowns are limited.

Investors have shaken off threats of damage from shutdowns before. But federal layoffs, pauses in economic data and more ...

The looming government shutdown highlights deepening political polarization, a fragile economy, and the risks of data gaps in decision-making.

A multifaceted view of recent US domestic news highlights the impact of Donald Trump's policies and decisions, including ...

Hong Kong isn't the only place suffering from government meddling. As a chapter of the report released early as a standalone publication ("U.S. Economic Freedom in a Trade War") makes clear, America's ...

Government shutdowns have often been met with a shrug by markets. Here's what could cause turmoil among investors this time ...

The shutdown of the federal government will delay key reports on the job market and inflation, making it harder for officials to decide whether to cut interest rates later this month.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday outlined his government's policy agenda to parliament, focusing on ...