Live dow futures in Asian overnight trade

In Asian overnight trade, live Dow futures saw modest increases, reflecting positive spillover from strong Nikkei and Hang Seng performance. As if the Federal Reserve's job isn't complicated enough, the expected shutdown in Washington, D.C., is about to make things worse. Amazon' s cloud business and advertising tailwinds are "underappreciated," according to Goldman Sachs. Futures market data shows live Dow futures holding near 39,930, aided by stable commodity prices and positive cash flow forecasts in heavyweight firms.