The government has been shut down for nearly a month, and the impact is beginning to be felt by the U.S. economy.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the longer the government stays closed, the more costly the pause will be.

Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.

The U.S. economy will lose between $7 billion and $14 billion due to the federal government shutdown, according to a new report.

China pledged to “significantly” boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years while keeping tech and manufacturing as the top priorities, in an effort to become less reliant on exports after a steep escalation of trade tensions in 2025.

Many older Americans are financially comfortable, but they worry their adult children won’t achieve the same kind of economic stability.

A new report commissioned by the College of the Holy Cross found that the college generates $866 million for Massachusetts’ economy and $313 million for Worcester’s economy.