Defensive sectors like utilities gained 0.6%, while cyclical stocks underperformed due to slowing Eurozone growth projections. Liquidity remains robust, suggesting potential intraday rebounds. The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE ) rose by the closing bell on Tuesday, while US stocks pulled lower as the deadline nears for an agreement to avert a partial US government shutdown. Trading in futures and options on futures is not suitable for all market participants and involves the risk of loss, which can be substantial and can exceed the amount of money deposited for a futures or options on futures position. You should, therefore, carefully consider whether trading in futures and options on futures is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You should put at risk only funds that you can afford to lose without affecting your lifestyle. For additional information regarding the risks associated with trading futures and options on futures and with trading security futures, see respectively the Risk Disclosure Statement Referenced in CFTC Letter 16-82 and the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Contracts. Certain risks associated with options, futures, and options on futures and certain disclosures relating to information provided regarding these products are also highlighted at www.cboe.com/us_disclaimers . FTSE futures extended gains to 7,890 after BoE policymakers hinted at slower rate tightening. Traders anticipate sustained momentum if upcoming GDP figures confirm steady domestic growth.
