US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Slip On Inflation And Fed Concerns

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US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with key contracts for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 down around 0.4%, as investors weigh stubborn inflation risks and fresh signals from the Federal Reserve. The US 10 year Treasury yield is around 4.3%, which means borrowing costs across mortgages, credit cards and corporate debt remain relatively high. At the same time, Fed minutes show officials are open to further rate hikes if inflation stays above target, and Middle East tensions are feeding energy cost worries. The big question now is how rate sensitive areas like growth, tech and smaller companies will handle this mix of higher yields and inflation risk.

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Rates and inflation expectations stay front and center as bond markets react to Middle East tensions and energy costs.

• US yields Recent US 10 year moves around 4.3% on Thursday highlight how rate expectations are shifting with energy headlines.

• Federal Reserve Fresh minutes on Thursday, with openness to further hikes, keep focus on how persistent inflation pressure is judged.

• Global bonds Rising gilt, Bund and other European yields on Thursday show inflation concerns are broad, not just a US story.

• Energy and inflation Middle East tensions and oil linked price pressures on Thursday remain key for inflation sensitive sectors and valuations.

• Dow (DOW) The Annual General Meeting on Thursday offers insight into capital allocation, incentives and how management is framing 2026 priorities.

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