President under pressure to end stand-off that has put food supplies to millions of Americans at risk
Economists warn hit to government spending risks doing lasting damage to GDP
Delays and cancellations hit travellers in third week of federal government funding freeze
Republicans were under pressure to issue pay cheques to US forces as congressional stand-off drags on
Mass dismissals raise the stakes of the funding battle between Democratic and Republican lawmakers
Carrier’s resilience contrasts with growing national concern over staffing shortages for air traffic controllers
Prices have doubled in less than two years as central banks stockpile bullion and investors pour in to gold funds
Plus why this shutdown is different
Senate votes to reopen the federal government failed to pass on Friday
On Wednesday, the US government shut down. What happens next for Democrats?
The move will deprive the Fed of key statistics and further dent America’s global economic leadership
Democrats accuse White House of using closure as cover for project to shrink government
Whatever Trump’s agenda, it is in both parties’ interest to end the closure swiftly
As federal government services wind down, Democrats and Republicans vie for voter support
Africa’s biggest petrostate is turning to mini-grids to address energy challenges
Fresh vote on deal to end impasse fails as Republicans and Democrats trade blame over shutdown
Privately produced data takes on added significance as government shutdown halts key official figures
Fiscal stand-off will weigh on economic activity at the margin, but not enough to speed up easing cycle
Capitol Hill impasse threatens hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in lost economic output
Party stands its ground as federal government is closed and Trump threatens to fire furloughed workers
Republicans and Democrats unable to break gridlock in votes on Tuesday evening
Non-essential public services will cease and economic data is set to be delayed
Federal funding set to run out on Wednesday morning unless lawmakers reach agreement
Republicans and Democrats trade blame as deadline approaches to agree funding deal
Democrats led by Chuck Schumer paved the way for passage of Republican measure
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