US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Edge Up On Cooler Inflation Signals
Simply Wall St·02/10/2026 10:16:06
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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Feb, 10 2026
US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors react to calmer inflation signals and a pullback in borrowing costs. One key driver is the US 10 year Treasury yield slipping below 4.2%, which means the government, companies, and eventually households could face less pressure from interest costs if this trend holds. Another is one year ahead US inflation expectations at 3.1%, the lowest in six months, suggesting the cost of living is not heating up as fast as some feared. The tension for investors now is whether steadier inflation and lower yields support interest rate sensitive areas like real estate and utilities more than they potentially cool enthusiasm for high growth, rate dependent sectors such as technology and smaller, heavily financed companies.
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Earnings remain the main driver over the next three sessions, with a heavy lineup across tech, consumer, utilities and travel.
US Rates Backdrop: The US 10 year yield sitting below 4.2% on Tuesday keeps rate sensitive sectors in close focus.
Coca Cola (KO): Q4 2025 results on Tuesday will spotlight pricing, volumes and brand strength across global beverages.
Ford Motor (F): Q4 2025 numbers on Tuesday at 4:05 PM will highlight profitability trends and capital needs for future projects.
Cisco Systems (CSCO): Q2 2026 earnings on Wednesday at 4:00 PM will be a key read for enterprise networking demand.
Applied Materials (AMAT): Q1 2026 results on Thursday at 4:00 PM will frame equipment spending plans across chip manufacturers.
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