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Why this government shutdown could be different for the economy

If the shutdown extends into a second month, then damage starts to accumulate pretty quickly," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s, ... Read More

Could the government shutdown tip the US into a recession? Experts weigh in

Roughly 750,000 furloughed government workers already feel crimped by the shutdown as they suffer missed paychecks and strained budgets. Those direct effects will grow dramatically on Nov. 1, when ... Read More

Shutdown With No Clear End Poses New Economic Threat

As Washington’s stalemate continues into its fourth week with no end in sight, it’s looking like this could become one of America’s longest funding lapses. During the previous record-holder, a 34-day ... Read More

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

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

Government shutdowns usually don’t hurt the economy. This time could be different

Government shutdowns can be are often political earthquakes that paralyze Washington, DC. But for the economy, shutdowns are often barely a blip. Read More

How is the economy doing during the government shutdown? An economist weighs in

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi about the strength of the economy during the government shutdown. Read More

How much could a government shutdown cost the economy and taxpayers?

Washington — The fight over funding the government is likely to be a costly one. Each week of the ongoing government shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion and reduce GDP growth by 0.1 percentage ... Read More

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

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

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

A federal government shutdown may begin at midnight barring action by Congress, potentially sparking concerns about the economic impact though past shutdowns had little impact. Read More