Current market chatter points to Dow futures trading near 38,650, riding a wave of optimism ahead of key tech earnings. A stronger-than-expected ISM manufacturing report may inject further upside pressure if confirmed. U.S. stock futures are down on Tuesday night, following Congress’s failure to pass the funding bill, which will lead to the federal government shutting down after midnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) rose 0.2%, notching a fresh closing record. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) rose 0.4%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) gained 0.3%, coming off modest closing gains on Wall Street. Dow futures are flat as traders wait for fresh inflation data. Any surprise drop in CPI could ignite a rally, especially in consumer discretionary components.