Congress blew past a midnight funding deadline, triggering the US government's first shutdown in nearly seven years, shuttering the government aside from essential duties. Trump has suggested his administration would use this shutdown to conduct mass layoffs of federal workers beyond the temporary furloughs of an estimated 750,000 government employees.
The Opening Trade held a special episode as Bloomberg kicked off its second annual Women, Money & Power event. The most influential voices from across the global finance industry gathered to discuss the critical issues facing the future of investing, real estate, consumer banking and private markets, as well as philanthropists, owners and CEOs.
With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Kriti Gupta. (Source: Bloomberg)
