Stocks Shrug Off Shutdown Day 2 As Bitcoin Rips, Gold Dips

In the absence of US macro data (no claims or factory orders data due to the shutdown, though Challenger job cuts fell 25.8% YoY), the market continued to shrug off day 2 of the Washington debacle leaving investors to focus on a myriad of micro catalysts and the relentless squeeze of shorts (up over 6% from Tuesday's close)...