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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 ...

The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S.

“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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — The federal government shutdown is quickly approaching the second longest on record with no end in sight. Some lawmakers are predicting it could become the longest, surpassing the 35 days ...

The government shutdown delayed the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, “arguably the most important piece of information” for the Federal Reserve to review before its meeting at the end of the ...

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 ...

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The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated. “Job gains have slowed this ...

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 ...