ABC News reports that a sufficient number of Democrats are expected to back a short-term funding measure to end the U.S. government shutdown. The proposal would extend federal funding until January 31 and fully finance the SNAP food assistance program and Veterans Affairs for the entire fiscal year, according to Senate sources. ----Stay tuned for further on this, just 'reports' at this stage, lets see what eventuates. If true it should be a risk positive event.Earlier on such moves is here:Sunday session for US Senate as lawmakers seek band aid funding for 10% of government This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.