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2025 U.S. government shutdown economic impact

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown reduced near-term economic activity, with estimated losses of $7-14 billion, and disrupted data and benefits flows.

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Jan 27, 2026
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What are the short-term and long-term effects of a government shutdown on the US GDP?

A government imposes a measurable near-term drag on GDP—analyses from the , private forecasters and consultancies converge on the point that shutdowns shave percentage points off quarterly growth but ...

Jan 21, 2026

billionaire satisfaction with trump's 2nd administration

have experienced substantial wealth gains in the opening year of ’s second term, and many of the richest have reason to view the administration favorably because of policy choices and personnel aligne...