US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher As Rate Hike Fears Ease

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Aug, 11 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1% and tech heavy Nasdaq futures gaining around 0.4%. Softer U.S. jobs data is a key driver. July payrolls fell by 23,000, which reduces the chance of another interest rate hike and can ease pressure on mortgages, credit cards and auto loans. At the same time, Strait of Hormuz risks are keeping oil elevated, which feeds into fuel and...