U.S. stock futures declined on Friday after Thursday’s sharp sell-off. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.<br /><br />This came despite the government reopening, as the Donald Trump administration stated that two of the most vital inputs for the Federal Reserve wouldn’t be released.<br /><br />White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “All of that economic data released will be permanently impaired, leaving our policymakers at the Federal Reserve flying blind at a critical period."
