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    US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher On Strong Services PMI Data

    Simply Wall St·10/07/2026 08:32:48
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    The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Oct, 7 2026

    US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.3%, as investors weigh strong growth signals against stubborn price pressures. The US Services PMI climbed to 58.8 in September, its best reading since mid 2021. This means service businesses are reporting brisk demand, faster hiring and fuller order books. The US Composite PMI at 58.4 shows the broader private sector humming too, but both surveys flag rising input costs and selling prices, a reminder that the cost of living is still pushing up. The big question now is whether this mix of solid activity and sticky inflation ends up favoring growth focused sectors like technology and consumer services over interest rate sensitive groups such as real estate and utilities.

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    On The Radar

    Central bank commentary, labor data and a pair of early Q3 earnings releases set the tone for the next three sessions.

    • Fed Focus: FOMC Minutes on Wednesday outline how policymakers weighed strong PMIs against persistent US price pressures.
    • Housing and Rates: MBA 30 year mortgage rate on Wednesday updates borrowing costs that shape US housing demand.
    • PepsiCo (PEP): PepsiCo (PEP) reports Q3 results on Thursday, giving a read on consumer spending and input cost pressure.
    • Labor Market Check: Initial Jobless Claims (US) on Thursday show how hiring trends align with recent strength in Services PMI.
    • Delta Air Lines (DAL): Delta Air Lines (DAL) posts Q3 earnings on Friday, highlighting travel demand and fuel expense trends.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.