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Bets on a U.S. government shutdown spike after latest civilian death in Minnesota

February 4, 2026 Priya Shah – Business Editor Business

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Expectations of a U.S. government shutdown have dramatically increased. As of today, Polymarket, a prediction site, gives a 78% chance of a shutdown occurring by january 31st. This is a significant jump from the 9% chance predicted over the weekend, which had been decreasing in mid-January.

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