A government shutdown is looming: How does it impact the economy?

A partial shutdown of the federal government may begin at midnight barring action by Congress on a spending bill to fund operations which could spark concern over the economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.The government is funded until 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday night, when current funding that runs through the end of fiscal year 2025 ends – creating the potential for a government shutdown to begin with the onset of FY2026 on Wednesday.Government shutdowns have occurred periodically since 1995, when Republicans gained control of