A government shutdown looming on the horizon could dampen sentiment to start October even as Wall Street wraps up what's been a challenging month and quarter. Legislators are scrambling to pass through spending legislation by the Saturday, Sept. 30 deadline . A failure to reach an agreement by midnight will mean a shutdown commences Sunday, Oct. 1 when government funding expires, meaning more than 2 million civilian federal workers will be furloughed or working without pay.
Job Openings Earnings: McCormick & Co. Wednesday, Oct. 4 8:15 a.m. ADP Employment Survey 9:45 a.m. PMI Composite final 9:45 a.m. Markit PMI Services final 10 a.m. Durable Orders 10 a.m. Factory Orders 10 a.m. ISM Services PMI Thursday, Oct. 5 8:30 a.m. Continuing Jobless Claims 8:30 a.m. Initial Claims 8:30 a.m. Trade Balance Earnings: Constellation Brands , Conagra Brands , Lamb Weston Friday, Oct. 6 8:30 a.m. Jobs report 3 p.m.