US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher As Inflation Watch Intensifies

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Aug, 14 2026 US stock futures edge higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors focus on fresh inflation clues and rising government borrowing. The key data point is July producer prices, which are projected to rise 0.2% for overall PPI and 0.3% for core PPI that strips out food and energy. This matters because it shows what companies are paying to make goods, which can later shape what consumers pay on the...