Dow index futures slipped 60 points, dragged lower by profit-taking in heavyweights after a strong week. Technical charts show immediate support near 38,750; failure to hold could invite deeper correction toward 38, "Data with an asterisk is provided by the federal government and will not be published while the government is shut down. Shares were last nearly 1% higher in premarket trading on Friday. Dow index futures traded flat this morning, consolidating after a four-session rally. Economic data later this week—particularly CPI figures—will likely determine whether the index can break above the 39,000 level. Futures volume suggests cautious positioning ahead of the print.
