US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher On Strong Jobs Data And Tariff Jitters

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jan, 16 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.3%, as investors weigh strong economic data against fresh trade tensions. Weekly initial jobless claims have dropped to 198,000, and continuing claims are at 1.884 million, numbers that signal a resilient job market and, for many households, better job security. At the same time, the White House is flagging 25% tariffs on some...