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

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

As economic issues take center stage, declines in public confidence could influence the electoral landscape heading into 2026.

When the economy shows sign of stress, one of the first things Americans strike from their budgets are frequent takeout dinners and restaurant reservations. It’s one of the best early warning signs of recession.

Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, on the factors shaping the U.S. economy right now, whether the outlook is positive or negative, and the importance of Fed independence.

We took basic economy flights on Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Here's how they compared, from the seats and snacks to the entertainment.

A key group of American borrowers is falling significantly behind on their car loans. It’s yet another sign that the US economy is forming some serious cracks, leaving the most vulnerable in financial distress.

The administration's policies could decrease the U.S. labor force by 6.8 million by 2028 and 15.7 million by 2035, according to the analysis.

The longer the shutdown lasts, the harsher the impact on Massachusetts, where the economy is already struggling with slowdowns in biotech and higher education and the uncertainty created by tariffs.

Taiwan is warily watching whether China could seek to try and exert economic control over sensitive frontline Taiwanese islands in a key development plan being discussed in Beijing this week, officials familiar with the matter said.

New tax cuts in the Republicans' "big, beautiful bill" act are retroactive to 2025, which means many Americans may get bigger refunds in early 2026. Here's why.