WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - A prolonged shutdown of the U.S. government amid a standoff over funding between Republicans ...

Past government shutdowns have been little more than speedbumps to economic growth, but the longer this one drags on, the ...

If the shutdown extends into a second month, then damage starts to accumulate pretty quickly," said Mark Zandi, chief ...

Federal workers missing paychecks, risks to SNAP benefits and companies waiting on permits are creating dangerous economic ...

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

The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.

A government shutdown typically risks only modest damage for the U.S. economy, stemming mainly from furloughed public workers ...

A federal government shutdown may begin at midnight barring action by Congress, potentially sparking concerns about the ...

Government shutdowns can slow GDP, delay pay, hurt local economies and contractors, disrupt programs, and weigh on consumer ...

If the shutdown drags on, the psychological effects may lead to a larger loss of confidence among consumers and businesses.

The direct effect on fourth-quarter real GDP growth of a two-week shutdown beginning Oct. 1 would be 0.3 percentage point, ...

Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a ...