09:07 AM EST, 11/13/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were cautiously lower ahead of Thursday's opening bell as traders assessed the impact of the federal government's reopening.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.3%, S&P 500 futures were 0.3% lower, and Nasdaq futures were down 0.4%.

The government shutdown ended late Wednesday on its 43rd day, following the approval of a funding package that extends federal operations through Jan. 30.

With the federal government now reopened, investors are expected to closely monitor the resumption of official economic data following a prolonged suspension.

Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.1% at $63.38 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.2% higher at $59.19 per barrel.

In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.4% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.6% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.7% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.7%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.6% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.

In equities, Mersana Therapeutics ( MRSN ) stock was up more than three-fold after the company agreed to be acquired by Day One Biopharmaceuticals ( DAWN ) in a deal worth $285 million. Firefly Aerospace ( FLY ) shares were 22% higher, a day after the company posted improved Q3 financial results and lifted its 2025 revenue guidance.

On the losing side, Ardent Health ( ARDT ) stock was down 31% after the company reported late Wednesday it swung to a Q3 loss and lowered its 2025 earnings guidance. Webtoon Entertainment ( WBTN ) shares were 23% lower, a day after the company posted lower Q3 adjusted earnings.