As the government shutdown enters its third day, again major agency reports are delayed/canceled including the weekly Commitments of Traders report from the CFTC. There are a few Federal Reserve governor speeches scheduled throughout the day which investors may turn to for guidance in lieu of September employment data which had been scheduled for release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weather
A front has moved into the Northern Plains and sits there on Friday. A storm system in the West will produce showers up that way throughout the day Friday. Some very spotty showers will be possible in other parts of the country, but it will continue to be mostly very warm and dry heading into the weekend.