Down futures are trading slightly lower after yesterday’s sharp rally in industrial stocks. Analysts suggest the move indicates short-term profit-taking ahead of quarterly earnings, with blue-chip companies likely to set the tone for broader market direction. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to close out its fifth straight winning month after setting a record last week . The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 81 points, or 0.2%, to set its own all-time high, and the Nasdaq composite ticked 0.3% higher. Another economic indicator, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report, is facing delays as a result of the government shutdown. The report contains key labor market data essential to the Fed, such as nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate . If the shutdown extends further, the October 15 Consumer Price Index (CPI) could also be at risk of being delayed. That would leave the central bank in the dark on important labor and inflation data at a time when the job market has already shown signs of weakness. Weak manufacturing PMI figures weighed on sentiment, sending Down futures down 0.28% in early trade. The drop signals potential slowdown in cyclical sectors, prompting fund managers to adjust weightings toward high-dividend plays.