Washington’s impasse expected to disrupt operations in short term as America’s major political parties grow more polarised.

Wall Street braces for a U.S. government shutdown as payroll data stalls, leaving the Fed and investors flying blind on key economic signals.

Washington's political gridlock is expected to inflict wide-ranging miseries for Americans, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold.

Washington’s impasse expected to disrupt operations in short term as America’s major political parties grow more polarised.

This week’s shutdown would be unlikely to stall China trade talks, observers said, but could speed up Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts.