Market Minute 10-20-25- Shutdown Now Third-Longest Ever

Stocks, gold, silver, and Bitcoin are all rallying in early trading. Crude oil is easing back, while Treasuries and the dollar are flattish. The federal government shutdown has spilled over into another week, making this the third-longest episode on record behind those in 1995 and 2018-2019. A full pay cycle for federal employees will be missed if the shutdown persists through Friday, which is entirely possible given the lack of negotiating progress in Washington. To get more articles and chart analysis f ...