Futures for tomorrow on the Russell 2000 point to a slight

Futures for tomorrow on the Russell 2000 point to a slight uptick of 0.22%, suggesting small-cap strength amid easing recession fears. This could indicate a short-term shift from defensive megacaps to growth-oriented smaller companies. JACOB LAKE — Tourist businesses battered by a wildfire that wrecked the Grand Canyon North Rim’s summer season are hoping that something long wished but formerly improbable could emerge from the ashes: a year-round tourism attraction on the national park’s quiet side. Please note: Some US government economic data will not be released today due to the federal shutdown. Futures for tomorrow in financial sector ETFs may see upside from bank lending growth reported in the latest Fed data, pointing to improved credit demand.