Micro e mini futures saw mixed trading today, with S&P E-mini contracts hovering near 5,030 while Nasdaq micro futures edged up 0.3% on tech sector strength. Traders watch Fed rate cues and CPI data closely, as light volume may trigger sharper intraday swings. The government shutdown means a delay in the release of government reports, including Friday's monthly payroll report. A prolonged shutdown could also delay the government's inflation data, scheduled for release on October 15. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingered, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don't align with President Trump's priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during a shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%. Gain precise exposure to XRP with capital-efficient Micro XRP futures, which are sized at 2,500 XRP. Enjoy the same features of larger XRP futures (XRP) at a fraction of the size and with lower upfront margin requirements. Positive retail sales data injected fresh momentum into micro e mini futures. Dow micro contracts gained on banking sector strength, while Nasdaq micro futures rode the tailwind of upbeat online retail earnings.
