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U.S. stock index futures were pointing to a weaker start on Wednesday, with markets bracing for a potential pullback following a string of recent gains. The shift in sentiment came after the federal government entered a shutdown early this morning, as lawmakers once again failed to agree on a short-term funding measure. The standoff stems…

U.S. stock futures tumbled Wednesday as the federal government shut down, pushing investors toward gold as a safe haven amid worries over potential economic fallout. Nike provided a rare bright spot, with first-quarter results suggesting that its turnaround plan is gaining traction. U.S. Government Shutdown Takes Effect The U.S. government ceased most operations Wednesday after…

U.S. stock futures are signaling a modestly lower open on Tuesday, suggesting that equities could pull back after two sessions of mostly gains. Investors may seek to take profits following recent market strength as attention turns to the looming risk of a government shutdown. Lawmakers face a deadline of 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday to…

U.S. equity futures moved lower on Tuesday as investors focused on a tense standoff in Washington over federal funding, with a potential government shutdown just hours away. A meeting between Republican and Democratic leaders and President Donald Trump on Monday ended without resolution, amplifying uncertainty. The risk of a shutdown has helped push gold prices…

U.S. stock index futures are pointing to a positive start for Wall Street on Monday, with equities set to build on last Friday’s rebound. Technology and artificial intelligence names look to be leading the way. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is up 1% in premarket trading, while Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) is gaining 0.9% after several sessions of weakness. Electronic…

Investors are preparing for a week shaped by U.S. labor data and potential political risks. The release of the September nonfarm payrolls report is expected to dominate headlines, while attention will also turn to the possibility of a federal government shutdown. Economic indicators from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and earnings from major companies…

U.S. stock futures inched higher ahead of a busy trading week dominated by key economic data and the looming possibility of a federal government shutdown. Investors are closely watching September’s nonfarm payrolls report for insight into the U.S. labor market, a factor that could shape Federal Reserve policy in the months ahead. Analysts caution, however,…