Dow Jones Holds Steady as Government Shutdown Nails Its Final Act
Markets breathe a sigh of relief—or just exhaustion—as Washington's favorite circus act winds down.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average barely flinched today, proving once again that Wall Street thrives on chaos like a trader hooked on espresso and adrenaline.
No hard numbers? No problem. The real story here is how investors have learned to shrug off political theatrics—until the next shutdown, of course. Because nothing says 'stable economy' like last-minute deals and performative brinkmanship.
Bonus jab: If Congress traded stocks like they trade blame, they'd all be billionaires by now.
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“This has been a very long road, quite literally the longest shutdown in history,” said Senate Majority Leader John Thune. “I am very, very happy to be able to say that we are coming to the end.”
House Vote on Shutdown Deal Expected on Wednesday as Trump Signals Support
The House is expected to approve the deal with a vote expected as soon as Wednesday. After, President TRUMP will need to give the final stamp of approval. On Monday, Trump said that he “will abide by the deal.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson urged members of the chamber to begin travel preparations to Washington, D.C., as soon as possible, warning that air travel disruptions from the shutdown could cause delays.
