Risk of Government Shutdown Is High, Cantrill Says

Government Shutdown Risk - The market is desensitized to government shutdowns and debt ceiling fights due to numerous past false alarms [2] - The risk of a government shutdown is higher now than in recent years due to friction between Republicans and Democrats [2] - Funding the government requires at least 60 votes in the Senate, necessitating Democratic cooperation [3] - Democrats may be willing to risk a government shutdown given the current political dynamics [4] Economic Impact - A government shutdown's economic impact is minimal unless it is prolonged [4] - The risk of a prolonged shutdown is not zero, considering the political dynamics [4]