Stock market futures now trade near flat levels, with futures volume suggesting cautious positioning ahead of major tech earnings tomorrow. That also means the shutdown is unlikely to stretch into the FOMC window, meaning the committee will be able to receive and review the government data it traditionally relies on to make decisions, even if on a delayed basis. Of particular interest will be any commentary that paints a fuller picture of the views offered by newly appointed Fed governor Stephen Miran, who has enthusiastically called for stronger rate cuts than his colleagues at the central bank. Stock market futures now are under mild selling pressure as stronger-than-expected retail sales data sparked concerns over sticky inflation, pushing yields higher.