A look at past US government shutdowns | World Economic Forum Can governments make us happier? What’s the value of US government-provided health insurance? The shutdown occurred after conservative Republicans in the House of Representatives attempted to use the budget process to delay or defund implementation of Democratic President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare
Key US cyber law expires, and other cybersecurity news 1 Major US cybersecurity law expires The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), a major piece of US legislation on cybersecurity, expired on 1 October, 2025, amid a government shutdown
Everything you need to know about the US government shutdown The US is potentially facing another federal government shutdown President Donald Trump wants $5 7 billion to fund a border wall with Mexico The Democrats who took control of the House of Representatives in November’s midterm elections are refusing to give it to him But how does political disagreement over a single issue bring the federal government grinding to a halt?
Discover this weeks must-read finance stories | World Economic Forum 3 More finance news to know US government shutdown halts key economic data: The federal government partially shut down on 1 October after Congress failed to extend funding, pausing reporting by agencies including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis at a critical time for markets and policymakers
The US credit rating was downgraded. Here’s what to know The US government's long-term credit rating was downgraded by a leading rating agency in August 2023 Sovereign credit ratings are independent assessments of a government's creditworthiness Ratings can attract or dissuade investors and influence the cost of borrowing
Discover this weeks must-read finance stories | World Economic Forum US government shutdown could shave up to 2% off Q4 GDP: The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the ongoing federal shutdown may cost the economy $7-14 billion due to delayed spending on employee salaries, goods and services, as well as food stamp benefits
US debt ceiling: Everything you need to know | World Economic Forum US lawmakers averted a crisis by suspending the country’s debt ceiling last week, saving the country from running out of money to pay its bills But what exactly is the debt ceiling? And what could happen if it isn’t raised? Here’s everything you need to know about the US debt ceiling issue
The rise of Americas debt ceiling - The World Economic Forum Failure to raise the debt ceiling can lead to a government shutdown, reduced investor confidence, increased borrowing costs and potential defaults on financial obligations Finding a sustainable solution to manage the national debt becomes crucial to ensure economic stability and avoid potential financial crises