US President Trump on shutdown, says hopefully won't have one; will work in a bipartisan way to avoid shutdown; Democrats don't want a shutdown either

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Trump’s comments on avoiding a government shutdown indicate a potential for bipartisan cooperation, which could lend stability to US markets. The emphasis on collaboration may also be interpreted positively by investors, lowering perceived political risk and supporting a bullish sentiment across equities and the dollar.