US futures hold steady as earnings optimism offsets rate pressure
US stock futures were little changed as expectations for strong earnings offset pressure from elevated bond yields and persistent Middle East risks.
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Trading Economics reports that futures tied to US stock indexes were broadly unchanged on Monday. Contracts for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow stayed close to their previous levels, while the first two tested record highs.
Brokers in major economies issued buy recommendations across several sectors ahead of the September-quarter earnings season. Their assessments indicated that companies had maintained strong earnings growth despite higher interest rates. Energy prices and bond yields also remained elevated as the war in the Middle East continued, raising concerns about additional Federal Reserve rate hikes this year.
Most stocks gained in premarket trading. Meta rose 2% and Salesforce advanced 4%, helping software application companies post a strong session. Micron, AMD and Marvell moved in the opposite direction, each losing about 2% as shares linked to AI infrastructure remained volatile.
why it matters
The market is weighing expectations for resilient corporate profits against pressure from bond yields, energy costs and the possibility of further Federal Reserve tightening.
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- US Futures Trade Steady — Trading Economics, 12 October 2026 at 11:37 UTC
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