Down futures opened under pressure as crude oil prices fell for a fifth consecutive session. Energy sector weakness is dragging sentiment, with traders keeping an eye on OPEC production cuts and inventory reports for clues. U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 100 points on Friday. What happens to Social Security payments during a shutdown? Down futures declined as investors digest the latest ISM services index, which came in below expectations. Service-sector weakness can spill into broader economic indicators, affecting Dow-linked earnings sentiment.
