If the shutdown extends into a second month, then damage starts to accumulate pretty quickly," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s,

Nine nations say Bolivian President-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira's win heralds a time of change in the South American nation that was a leading socialist state.

Bill Nye the Science Guy and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined Abigail Spanberger in Charlottesville on Tuesday to encourage voters to choose her as Virginia's next governor.

Economic pessimism could possibly impact policy decisions and political outcomes in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.

Economic anxiety rises as 47% of Americans doubt their ability to find good jobs, up from 37% in October 2023. High costs for groceries, housing, healthcare and electricity persist, with 36% citing utility bills as major stress. Trump’s 36% economic approval rating mirrors Biden’s struggles, as tariffs and hiring freezes dampen a promised boom.

In the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races and the California redistricting fight, Democrats are spending more on ads — though that comes with no guarantees about the results.

Conservative former president Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga is banking on a bold economic rescue plan to win Bolivia's October 19 presidential runoff,

Bangladesh's economy is expected to see a short-term boost in confidence as election-related activities gather pace, according to the Economic Update and Outlook for October 2025, prepared by the General Economics Division (GED). However, private sector credit growth remains at historic lows despite easing inflation, the government report said.