U.S. stock futures fall as government shutdown hits markets — Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq show early losses

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YMZ25) fell 322 points, or 0.69%, to 46,367. S&P 500 futures (ESZ25) dropped 54.50 points, or 0.81%, to 6,684.25, while Nasdaq 100 futures (NQZ25) declined 31 points, or 0.20%, to 15,131. The shutdown has created market uncertainty, with possible delays in economic data and concerns over fiscal policy. Major tech stocks, including Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Nvidia, saw small declines, while some companies posted strong gains. Nike shares jumped roughly 3% premar ...