Government shutdowns usually have little economic impact. This time could be different
A view of the U.S. Capitol on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images For all
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Economy
Labor Dept. won’t release Friday’s key jobs report, other data if government shuts down
The US Capitol is seen in the background as signage for US Department of Labor is seen in Washington, DC
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A possible risk to markets from a shutdown getting chatter on trading floors
Markets have largely shrugged off previous government shutdowns, but this time could prove different if it shows U.S. government ineptitude
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The UK’s finance minister keeps public guessing over tax hikes
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks to media prior to her speech on day two of the Labour
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The resilient stock market may be keeping the economy out of a recession. Why that’s a bad
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Sept. 17, 2025. Brendan
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Core inflation rate held at 2.9% in August, as expected, Fed’s gauge shows
Core inflation was little changed in August, according to the Federal Reserve’s primary forecasting tool, likely keeping the central bank
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Jobless claims tumble to 218,000, well below estimate despite fears of labor market weakness
Initial claims for unemployment insurance were well below expectations last week, helping to douse caution at the Federal Reserve and
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U.S. Latino immigrants generate $1.6 trillion in GDP, report says
People seen holding Puerto Rican flag during the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on 5th Avenue in New York City.
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U.S. expands tariff dragnet to masks, syringes and robotics in sweeping import probe
A Fanuc robotic arm moves bins of products during a media tour of the Amazon.com Inc. DAB2 fulfillment center in
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Fed Chief Powell says stock prices appear ‘fairly highly valued’
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s
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