S&P Futures are slightly lower this morning in a quiet session as investors continue to monitor the prolonged government shutdown. While no major talks are underway in Washington, there are early signs Republicans may be open to compromise, particularly around healthcare subsidies. President Trump meets with Canada’s Prime Minister today, and a bailout package for U.S. farmers could be announced following China’s halt of agricultural purchases. In corporate news, Tesla is expected to unveil a more affordable Model Y, while a fire at a key Ford supplier may impact production. ICE is reportedly in $2 billion talks with prediction platform Polymarket. On the earnings front, Constellation Brands posted results after the bell, and McCormick delivered an EPS beat this morning.
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