US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Steady As Traders Weigh Global Factory Strength

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Oct, 2 2026 US stock futures are mixed in early trade, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts roughly flat while Nasdaq-100 futures edge higher. Investors are weighing strong factory readings from Europe, where manufacturing scorecards like the Eurozone PMI sit above 50, against a steady build up in costs that hints at stubborn price pressures. Asia adds another layer, with South Korea’s record export figure and solid manufacturing data supporting...