Gridlock is still in place.  Markets are very wary (and weary) today.  You would think that last Thursday and Friday would have demonstrated to Congress that even a hint of settlement is very welcome news.  But now it is the Democrats turn to flex their muscles and demonstrate their power.  Obviously, that is not what we elected them to do.

The Senate has rejected the House bill, and the government will shut down at midnight if the House doesn’t submit a “clean” bill with ObamaCare issues removed.  The current thinking is that is unlikely.  What is more likely is a day or week extension to allow time for more negotiating (as if any has really taken place).  How will the market react?