The U.S. government shutdown has thrown the brakes on the flow of federal economic data at a moment of uncertainty and division among policymakers, but it's unlikely to leave a lasting imprint on the U.S. economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/02/economy/us-shutdown-economic-impact/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #us #democrats #republicans #jobs