US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher On Mixed Growth Signals

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Aug, 7 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.2%, as investors weigh strong services activity against softer hiring and shifting interest rate expectations. The composite PMI for July sits at 54.5, which is a broad scorecard showing private sector growth at a nine month high. However, input costs are at a 14 month high, so the cost of doing business is still rising. At the same time,...