Stock Futures Slip as Government Shutdown Fears Mount

If congressional leaders can't agree to pass a short-term funding measure by 12.01 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, the government will shut down. That would delay the release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly jobs report, which could have a knock-on effect on markets, seeing as investors are still uncertain about whether the Federal Reserve will carry on cutting interest rates. CONCLUDED Stock Market News From Sept. 30, 2025: Dow Hits New Record Last Updated: Updated 11 hours ago Stock Futures Slip ...