US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Slip As Inflation And Oil Jitters Build

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Apr, 13 2026 US stock futures are softer this morning, with S&P 500 contracts down about 0.6% as investors react to a jump in energy costs and stronger than expected US inflation. Brent crude sits near US$102 a barrel, which feeds directly into fuel, transport and household bills. At the same time, US consumer prices for March rose 0.9% from February, mainly because of energy, while a key inflation gauge that strips out food and energy is at...