08:23 AM EDT, 10/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were mixed pre-bell Thursday as the federal government shutdown entered its second day.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were up 0.2%, Nasdaq futures were 0.5% higher.

The shutdown began at 12:01 am ET on Wednesday following unsuccessful budget negotiations between the White House and Democratic Party leaders.

Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.5% at $65.04 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.5% lower at $61.50 per barrel.

Scheduled releases from the federal government, including bulletins on jobless claims and factory orders, are suspended.

The crucial September employment report scheduled for Friday morning is also expected to be delayed.