US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher As Rate Hike Risks Linger

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Aug, 5 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up around 0.1%, as investors weigh stronger factory activity against the risk of higher borrowing costs. The ISM Manufacturing PMI jumped to 55.6 in July, its best reading since May 2022, which signals factories are busier, hiring is improving and cost pressures are easing. At the same time, the 10 year Treasury yield sits near 4.69%, which keeps...