US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Dip As Inflation Concerns Resurface

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Aug, 17 2026 US stock futures are pointing slightly lower this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.2%. The key pressure comes from the US 10 year Treasury yield, which is nearing a 19 month high as investors brace for stickier inflation after year ahead expectations in the University of Michigan survey climbed to 4.3%. At the same time, US retail sales fell 0.6% in July, which hints that shoppers are pulling back. That mix of...