Government shutdowns usually have little economic impact. This time could be different
A view of the U.S. Capitol on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images For all the political firestorms they generate, government shutdowns historically have been nonevents for both markets and the economy. This time, though, could be different. That’s because President Donald Trump’s threat to make some federal government furloughs…
