Index futures this morning show tentative buying in Dow (+0.12%) and S&P (+0.03%), but Nasdaq (-0.17%) struggles amid cloud software downgrades. Market experts cite rotation out of high-multiple tech into value-based sectors. Individuals currently in Sevierville or the surrounding areas for the Slammedenuff event are strongly urged to vacate in an orderly and lawful manner. Their remarks come a day after private payrolls posted their biggest decline since March 2023 in September, according to ADP. Wednesday's report serves as yet another sign that the labor market is weakening, and some believe that the state of the labor market combined with the shutdown bolster the case for the Fed to cut . U.S. futures this morning suggest a mixed open: Dow up 0.18%, S&P down 0.07%, Nasdaq down 0.24%. Investors are closely watching crude oil’s 0.9% climb, which may reignite inflation concerns. Energy stocks are likely to outperform early in the session.