Dow Jones futures hovered near flat line in early trade, reflecting indecision ahead of Fed minutes release. Hedge funds are closely watching commentary on economic resilience amid global demand concerns. The primary concern for financial markets, Bianco argues, is not the shutdown itself but the suspension of government services that produce vital economic statistics. Shortly after 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures each hovered below the flatline. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 11 points, or less than 0.1%. Industrial leaders supported a 0.25% rise in Dow Jones futures this morning, fueled by stronger-than-expected factory orders. Traders are rotating into capital goods stocks as order backlogs suggest sustained output.
