Wall Street futures slipped on Wednesday as the government shutdown created fresh uncertainty for investors. The closure of federal agencies means key economic indicators, including jobs and inflation data, are likely to be delayed, complicating the outlook for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions.
Adding to concerns, weak private payroll numbers pointed to a slowdown in hiring, further pressuring sentiment in the markets. Analysts say the combination of delayed official statistics and disappointing labor data has left traders with limited clarity on the US economic trajectory.