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00:03U.S. stock futures were little changed on Wednesday night, as investors shrugged off
00:07the latest government shutdown, according to CNBC. Futures tied to the Dow slipped 0.04%,
00:13S&P 500 futures eased 0.05%, and NASDAQ 100 futures were also down 0.05%.
00:20The S&P 500 closed at a record high earlier in the day, gaining 0.3%,
00:26while the NASDAQ rose 0.4%, and the Dow added 0.1% points.
00:32The shutdown began after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal,
00:35with Democrats pushing to extend health care tax credits.
00:38Investors are focused on how long the shutdown will last, with the Senate out until Friday,
00:43and prediction markets betting it could extend nearly two weeks.
00:47Unlike past shutdowns, investors are watching this one closely due to volatile policy,
00:51high valuations, AI-driven concentration, and persistent inflation concerns.
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