On Sept. 30, as the shutdown deadline approached, the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index jumped to 528 from 298 the previous day, and it has remained elevated. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: The costs of a government shutdown
An extended shutdown would raise the unemployment rate, reduce household consumption and restrain economic growth. … READ MORE >
Morning market minute: The strange logic of economic populism and government shutdowns
The prospect of a government shutdown and another unnecessary standoff in Congress over raising the nation’s debt ceiling are providing a lump of coal in Americans’ holiday stockings. … READ MORE >
How a government shutdown affects contractors
Government contractors need to develop a robust plan to prepare for a possible government shutdown. … READ MORE >
The looming government shutdown’s potential impact on manufacturers
A shutdown would slow imports and exports, delay compliance and permitting processes and affect government funding to support midsize manufacturers. … READ MORE >
The economics of another U.S. government shutdown
A shutdown will hurt the economy, placing a drag on spending and overall economic activity as we approach the traditional holiday season. … READ MORE >