US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Nudge Higher As Rate Jitters Linger
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US stock futures are slightly higher, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts up around 0.1-0.3%, as investors weigh mixed signals on growth and interest rates.
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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Feb, 5 2026 US stock futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, with contracts tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 up around 0.1% to 0.3%, as investors weigh a mixed set of signals on growth and interest rates. ADP private payrolls showed just 22,000 new jobs in January 2026, hinting that hiring is slowing, while the ISM Services PMI held at 53.8, meaning services businesses are still growing and facing rising input costs. At the...
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on February 5, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.