Stock futures are slightly lower Thursday ahead of the release of closely watched inflation data, as the market looks to extend a rally that has sent major indexes to record highs.

The Dow and the S&P 500 closed at a record high. Markets are waiting for September inflation data , a key data point ahead of the Fed's next move.

The Dow is running hot. History says that’s usually a good sign. Inflation still slowing, CPI to show, but some warning signs might flash. Domino’s Pizza Inc.’s stock fell slightly early Thursday, after the chain’s fiscal third-quarter profit beat was not enough to offset a slight revenue miss in a still challenging consumer environment and small downward revision to sales guidance.