US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher As Traders Watch Jobs Data
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US stock futures are slightly higher, with the S&P 500 contracts up 0.1%, as investors weigh a modest jobs outlook against sticky cost pressures.
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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Mar, 6 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors weigh a cooler jobs outlook against sticky cost pressures. February nonfarm payrolls are expected at 59,000, which would signal a very modest pace of new jobs, while the unemployment rate is seen holding at 4.3% and wages rising 0.3% month on month, meaning pay packets are still edging up. At the same time, US labor costs...
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on March 6, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.