US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Ease As Rate Cut Hopes Hinge On Jobs
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US stock futures are slightly softer as investors weigh strong services activity against cooler hiring signals, potentially impacting interest rates.
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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Jan, 8 2026 US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, as investors weigh strong services activity against cooler hiring signals and what that could mean for interest rates. The ISM Services PMI rose to 54.4 in December 2025, a level that points to solid growth in areas like healthcare, finance and travel, while price pressures in the survey eased a bit, hinting that inflation may be calming. At the same time, ADP private payrolls...
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 8, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.