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

With Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over funding the federal government, a partial shutdown looks more likely than not. Here's how a shutdown could affect the economy. Read More

Would a government shutdown hurt the economy? Experts explain

A government shutdown typically risks only modest damage for the U.S. economy, stemming mainly from furloughed public workers, who temporarily lose out on pay and put a dent in U.S. consumer spending, ... Read More

Prolonged shutdown could send U.S. economy over the edge

The consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge on how long it lasts. If it lasts long time, it could send the U.S. economy into a tailspin. Read More

Is the U.S. economy getting weaker? Here’s what we know.

If the U.S. economy was really flying high, the Federal Reserve wouldn’t have lowered interest rates last month. So what’s really going on? Read More

Decoding The State Of The U.S. Economy

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Will the federal government shutdown last long enough to hurt the U.S. economy?

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

Government shutdown could delay key economic reports at an especially sensitive time

A key report on the job market will not be published on Friday, as scheduled, as a result of the government shutdown. That means businesses and policymakers will be left guessing about the strength of ... Read More

Is the U.S. economy strong or slipping behind the curtain?

Recent reports suggest a dual narrative regarding the U.S. economy’s health, with both strong and weak indicators creating a complex picture. The stock market’s decline is now mirroring economic ... Read More

Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy

For people who closely follow the U.S. economy, the first Friday of every month is known as “jobs Friday,” when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the previous month’s employment report at ... Read More

US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter

The U.S. economy accelerated in the second quarter as the Commerce Department released its second revision of real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the latest quarter. The Bureau of Economic ... Read More

What’s Behind the Economy’s Strong Spring? Latest Revisions Provide Clues

The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter, new government data showed. Gross domestic product—a broad measure of goods and services produced across the ... Read More

U.S. GDP expanded at a strong 3.8% pace in second-quarter revision

The U.S. economy grew at a strong 3.8% annualized pace in the second quarter, the government reported Thursday in its final revision of gross domestic product data for April through June. U.S. GDP — ... Read More