Washington is back in the headlines. If Congress can’t agree on a budget, the federal government could shut down, something that’s become almost routine. And it comes on top of a year where shifting policies on trade, taxes, and immigration have already kept markets guessing. And naturally, the question comes up: What does this mean for the markets… and for my portfolio? Shutdowns happen more often than you think Every year, Congress is supposed to pass a budget before October 1, the start of...