December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.01% this morning. The markets are taking a breather after hitting fresh records in the prior session. The deadlock between Republicans and Democrats in Washington continues to impact investor confidence.

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