US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Drop On Sticky Trade Inflation Concerns

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Oct, 19 2026 US stocks are set for a weaker open, with futures pointing lower as investors react to fresh signs of sticky inflation pressure. The tone is cautious rather than panicked, focused squarely on the rate outlook. The key driver is US import and export prices. Import prices rose 1.1% in September while export prices climbed 2.2%, the strongest jump in five months. That combination suggests external price pressure that can keep US...