US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Dip As Higher Inflation Expectations Lift Rate Fears

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Oct, 9 2026 US stocks are set for a softer open, with sentiment tilted toward risk off as inflation expectations push higher again. The single driver this morning is a renewed focus on interest rates after fresh survey data. Median US inflation expectations for the year ahead sit at 3.9% for September 2026, the highest since May 2023. Fed minutes also show most officials see a likely need for another 25 bps hike to a range of 3.75% to 4% by...