US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher On Strong Jobs Data
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US stock futures are pointing higher due to a stronger than expected jobs report, with the S&P 500 contracts up 0.2%, and a solid job market indicated by a 4.3% unemployment rate and 3.7% average hourly earnings growth.
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- 44985
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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Feb, 12 2026 US stock futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up about 0.2%, as investors react to a stronger than expected jobs report and a move higher in government bond yields. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 130,000 in January and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%, which signals a still solid job market. Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% for the month, or 3.7% over the year, meaning pay packets are edging...
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on February 12, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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