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In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the day's significant financial events, focusing on the potential U.S. government shutdown as President Trump meets with Democratic leaders. He highlights how previous shutdowns have impacted government operations and notes the political maneuvering ahead of the midterm elections.

Epstein also covers market reactions, with gold prices rising and the dollar index weakening, alongside insights into oil production issues within OPEC and China's strategic oil reserves.

Additionally, he touches upon the grain market's challenges during harvest time and the lack of U.S. grain purchases by China.

Video Length: 00:05:04

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