We all know the debt ceiling will be raised, but between now and the time it is raised will be some swings in the market. If you were a lobbyist or a Congressman that could bring about uncertaintly, you could short the fall when you create fear in the market, and buy before the setllement is reached.
One has to wonder if this is something that has been purposely transpiring in the halls of Congress for years, as well as with the firms who have lobbyists within earshot of Congressmen.
The good thing is everyone knows the game. Let's see what happens this time, and watch for people trying to game the process for the sake of profits. Will it be a last minute deal again that creates fear and a downswing purposely?