US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Rise On Cooling Inflation And Steady Yields

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Feb, 18 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up around 0.5% and Nasdaq 100 futures ahead by just over 0.5%, as investors react to cooler inflation signals overseas and steady bond markets at home. The UK consumer price index is running at 3.0% year on year, its lowest level since early 2025, which hints at less pressure on borrowing costs in one major economy. At the same time, the US 10 year...