A look at past US government shutdowns | World Economic Forum
Feb 9, 2018 · 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 …
Everything you need to know about the US government shutdown
Feb 15, 2019 · 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 …
The US credit rating was downgraded. Here’s what to know
Aug 9, 2023 · 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 …
Discover this week's must-read finance stories | World Economic …
Oct 31, 2025 · 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 …
Key US cyber law expires, and other cybersecurity news
Oct 3, 2025 · 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 …
Internet shutdowns: What happens when the internet shuts down?
Oct 20, 2022 · The frequency and duration of internet shutdowns worldwide is increasing, experts say. But so are efforts to document shutdowns and keep people online.
The rise of America's debt ceiling - The World Economic Forum
May 30, 2023 · Failure to raise the debt ceiling can lead to a government shutdown, reduced investor confidence, increased borrowing costs and potential defaults on financial obligations. …
Discover this month's must-read global trade stories
Nov 20, 2025 · US government reopens, easing pressure on supply chains: As the longest US government shutdown in history ends, the administrative toll on global trade is expected to …
Tariff turbulence: Copper is already in short supply
Jul 24, 2025 · The US plans to apply a new tariff to copper imports starting next month. That’s roiled the market for a metal already in short supply relative to rising demand – tied to …
US debt ceiling: Everything you need to know | World Economic …
Jun 8, 2023 · 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 …