US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher On Strong Jobs Data

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Feb, 12 2026 US stock futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up about 0.2%, as investors react to a stronger than expected jobs report and a move higher in government bond yields. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 130,000 in January and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, which signals a still solid job market. Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% for the month, or 3.7% over the year, meaning pay packets are edging...