U.S. stock futures were flat early Tuesday morning. Investors are looking to conclude September on a strong note, but worries about a possible U.S. government shutdown are weighing on sentiment. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) were up 0.02%, while those on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) hovered near the flatline at 12:17 a.m. EDT on September 30.
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In Monday’s regular trading session, all three indices closed higher due to a rebound in technology stocks, particularly those involved with artificial intelligence (AI). The Nasdaq, the S&P 500, and the Dow Jones rose by 0.5%, 0.3%, and 0.2%, respectively.
The major U.S. indices are near record highs and are poised to close out a remarkably strong month. So far this month, the Nasdaq Composite, the S&P 500, and the Dow Jones have gained 5.3%, 3%, and 1.7%, respectively.
Looking ahead, investors are awaiting the consumer confidence report for September, which will offer insight into household sentiment amid inflation concerns, and the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey data, for clues about labor market strength.
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