U.S. stock futures pointed higher in early trading after new data showed the labor market softening slightly and manufacturing activity remaining resilient — a combination that...
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October 9, 2026
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China’s Factory Activity Returns to Growth, Lifting Hopes for Economic Recovery
Manufacturing activity in China expanded again after a period of contraction, offering a rare piece of positive news for the world’s second-largest economy as it navigates...
S&P 500 Futures Rise as Manufacturing Data Remains Subdued
U.S. stock index futures edged higher in early trading after the latest factory activity data showed continued softness in the manufacturing sector. Investors are weighing what...
Retail Sales and Industrial Output Point to a Steady U.S. Economy
The latest readings on retail sales and industrial production suggest the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, with consumers still spending and factories humming at a...