Why government shutdown odds are spiking: Both parties see some upside
(Yahoo Finance) The growing sense in Washington is that the latest government funding fight between Republicans and Democrats is shaping up differently.
And why things may be more likely to end in a shutdown is simple: Not only are both parties OK with a funding stoppage, but some partisans even view the idea of going through with it as an opportunity or political necessity.
Markets, meanwhile, have grown accustomed to tuning out Washington's regular displays of brinksmanship. But Wall Street may turn to the issue in earnest starting Monday, when lawmakers return with less than 48 hours before a partial government shutdown could take effect on Oct. 1 at 12:01 a.m. ET.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-government-shutdown-odds-are-spiking-both-parties-see-some-upside-080045587.html
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