What is the Dow futures? Contracts ticked upward slightly after a stable overnight futures market, with investors reassessing portfolios ahead of key employment figures. The consensus leans towards moderate job growth. Before you buy stock in S&P 500 Index, consider this: The U.S. government shut down after attempts made by the Republican-controlled Senate to secure a temporary spending bill failed Tuesday. Democrats are hoping to use the measure to codify an extension of health care tax credits for millions of Americans. What is the Dow futures? As of 7:15 a.m. ET, Dow futures displayed a modest gain of 0.15%, buoyed by European equities opening higher. Analysts say global risk-on sentiment is filtering into U.S. markets.
