Stock markets did just fine during the government shutdown as investors shrugged off dysfunction in Congress

World Changing Ideas Awards Early-Rate Deadline This Friday, 11/14 LOGIN SUBSCRIBE The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 46,441.10 on the first day of the shutdown. Since October 1, it has grown over 4%, reaching over 48,000 for the first time on Wednesday, November 12. While the record number came as the shutdown's end became a sure thing, the Dow had continued to rise throughout the period. Subscribe to the Daily newsletter.Fast Company's trending stories delivered to you every day Privacy Policy | | ...