Stock futures for today continue to hover near unchanged

Stock futures for today continue to hover near unchanged levels, with energy futures outperforming and tech lagging. Market focus remains on tonight’s Fed minutes release, which could shift rate expectations. Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.86% to hover around $3,891.64 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,895.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was 0.24% lower at the 97.5400 level. The next opportunity to hold a vote on a government shutdown will be later today , as the chamber was out on Thursday in observance of Yom Kippur. Stock futures for today point to a slightly higher start, with futures tracking energy sector strength as crude oil prices hit $75 per barrel. This could boost market breadth, especially within energy-heavy Dow components.