Forget the glorious successes of past breakthroughs—the real justification for research investment is what we get for our money. Here’s what economists say.

The United States has once again entered a government shutdown and the impasse created by it revealing both the fragility of its political system and the deep divisions between its ruling parties. For ...

Since 1981, every federal budget has been presented in the first half of the year, with the exception of 2001, when Jean Chrétien's administration tabled its economic plan in December, before skipping ...

Shutdowns have long been immaterial for the stock and bond markets, but there’s a risk now that a political confrontation could derail the economy.

The SSA uses September’s CPI to chart cost-of-living adjustments, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics has halted data collection.

The U.S. government shutdown has stretched into its second day, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is warning the standoff could start to weigh on growth if it drags on. In an interview on CNBC's ...

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Democrats say Congress needs to permanently extend the credits now before open enrollment for state health insurance marketplaces begins Nov. 1. Republicans say they will not discuss health policy as ...

Wednesday’s government shutdown won’t affect your Social Security benefits — but other benefits could be affected.

The M1 money supply is the most liquid version of the money supply and tells a story about what a consumer can spend. Here's what you need to know.

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