Dow futures live futures linked to the Dow Jones show a

Futures linked to the Dow Jones show a 0.31% advance, as strong overseas market performance lifts sentiment. Dow futures live traders are eyeing export-heavy firms for further gains. The past 20 government shutdowns have averaged a length of eight days, according to data from Bank of America, and less than half crossed that mark. Investors have been overlooking anxieties surrounding the government shutdown, which entered its third day Friday. While the stoppage has exacerbated underlying concerns this year about macroeconomic and policy headwinds, inflation risks and a slowing labor market, investors expect it to be short-lived, thereby limiting potential hits to the U.S. economy. Those on Wall Street also believe that the shutdown won't stop the momentum in the artificial intelligence trade. Shutdowns have not been market-moving events in the past. Investors tracking Dow futures live note a modest pullback of 0.18%, as energy sector weakness offsets gains in technology stocks. Futures remain in a tight range amid caution over upcoming CPI data, which could redefine expectations on inflation and interest rates.