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The government shutdown is over. Here’s how stocks performed, and what could come next for the economy.

The shutdown’s end is positive for markets because it brings “increased but not instant clarity on everything from air traffic to social programs to economic data,” one analyst says. Read More

Shutdown’s Over—Here’s When the Economic Data Returns

After a 43-day shutdown, federal agencies like the BLS and BEA may be scrambling to release long-delayed economic data. Experts warn that crucial reports on jobs and inflation could take weeks to ... Read More

The unprecedented government shutdown will weigh on a US economy already under stress

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure. Read More

A government shutdown is looming: How does it impact the economy?

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 ... Read More

A Federal Shutdown May Be Imminent. How Would It Affect the Economy?

Congress and the White House have days to fund the government and avert a disruptive and potentially costly lapse in funding. By Tony Romm Reporting from Washington Follow live coverage of the Trump ... Read More

Government Shutdown Looms: What It Means For The Economy

With a matter of days remaining in the fiscal year and no full-year funding or stopgap deal in place, the U.S. government could shut down at 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, stalling vital services, ... Read More

Would a government shutdown hurt the economy? Experts explain

The federal government is hurtling toward a possible shutdown Tuesday night. The federal government is hurtling toward a possible shutdown at a delicate moment for the nation's economy, as a hiring ... Read More

How A U.S. Government Shutdown Could Affect The Economy

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter who has covered the pandemic-era economy in hundreds of stories over the past two years. He's written hundreds of stories breaking down ... Read More

What would a government shutdown mean for markets and the economy?

A government shutdown could add another headwind to an already-precarious economy, but most analysts say that even a prolonged hiatus would have only a limited impact on the wider U.S. economy. With ... Read More