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

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.

The confirmation comes after President Donald Trump teased last week that financing for the South American country would be contingent on President Javier Milei's success in his midterm elections.

The International Monetary Fund has discussed Bolivia's economy with the country's presidential candidates ahead of a runoff vote this Sunday, an IMF official said on Friday.