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

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Feb, 19 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up around 0.1%, as investors weigh stronger economic signals against the risk of higher borrowing costs. The 10 year Treasury yield is near 4.1% after Federal Reserve minutes showed some officials are open to more rate hikes if inflation does not slow, which can keep mortgage, credit card and business loan rates elevated. At the same time, manufacturing...