Stock Index Futures Lower in Pre-Market

December SP500 is trading at 2099.50, down 4.25. December Nasdaq 100 is trading at 4749.75, down 7.50. December Russell 2000 is trading at 1171.40, down 2.70. December Dow Industrial futures are trading at 17898, down 41. Stock index futures are trading modestly choppy and in the middle of the overnight range. Market chatter about corporate news and politics is making the rounds.