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We have a few politics odds-related updates for you below, courtesy of BetOnline.ag.
They cover the potential government shutdown, Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision and President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom.
The odds of a government shutdown are slim with a payout of $225 for every $100 bet should it happen.
What will Federal Reserve rate decision be at conclusion of FOMC?
Decrease Rate -5000
No Change +
Increase Rate +10000
(Odds equate to a 98% implied probability that rate will decrease)
Will the U.S. government shut down by October 1?
Yes
No
(Odds equate to a 77% implied probability that government will not shut down. Odds one week ago, the odds slightly favored a shutdown.)
What will happen during Trump's UK visit?
To mention Ed Davey in public
Trump call for Farage to be US Ambassador +225
Praise/Defend Peter Mandelson
To be pictured outside 10 Downing Street +400
To endorse any UK political party +
To visit Wales
To recommend UK leaves NATO +
