US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Slip As Traders Eye Key CPI Data

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Jul, 15 2026 US stock futures are mixed in early trade, with S&P 500 contracts edging slightly lower while Nasdaq futures tick higher, as investors weigh cooling inflation hopes against rising geopolitical risks. The June Consumer Price Index is expected at 3.8% year on year and monthly CPI is forecast to dip 0.1%. In plain terms, this would signal some easing in the cost of living even as core inflation is seen steady at 2.9%. At the...