Dow jones live futures slipped 0

Dow Jones live futures slipped 0.12% after last night’s earnings miss from a major financial stock. Traders are cautious about banking sector performance, viewing it as a short-term drag on the index until macroeconomic clarity improves. The shutdown began after top Democrats and Republicans failed Tuesday to meet the deadline to agree on a deal that would keep the government funded. Lawmakers blamed each other for the stoppage as Democrats stayed firm on their demands to use the measure to extend health care tax credits for millions of Americans. Check out the stocks making moves in midday trading on Wednesday: Dow Jones live futures dipped 0.07%, pressured by a stronger dollar. Export-heavy industrial giants may face near-term headwinds in earnings due to currency strength.