Stock Futures Slip as Government Shutdown Fears Mount

Core Points - Stock futures are lower due to concerns over a potential government shutdown, with Dow futures down 40 points or 0.1% [1] - The S&P 500 futures also fell by 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures remained flat [1] - A government shutdown could delay the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report, impacting market sentiment and investor uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions [2]