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US Pre-Market: Futures Down Ahead of Flood of Economic Data and Fed Speeches
Updated February 2026
U.S. futures are trending lower this Thursday morning as investors brace for a busy session packed with economic indicators and comments from Federal Reserve officials.
US Futures Slightly Lower
- S&P 500 futures (SPX): -0.29%
- Nasdaq 100 futures (US100:IND): -0.21%
- Dow Jones futures (INDU): -0.28%
Caution prevails ahead of the release of several key macroeconomic indicators likely to influence monetary policy expectations.
Busy Economic Calendar
Today's markets will focus on:
- Initial Jobless Claims
- Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (February)
- Pending Home Sales
- Leading Indicators
- Publication of the Fed's balance sheet
On the central bank front, several Fed members are scheduled to speak:
- Michelle Bowman (Fed Vice Chair for Supervision)
- Neel Kashkari (Minneapolis Fed)
- Austan Goolsbee (Chicago Fed)
Their comments could shape expectations for upcoming rate decisions.
Bonds: Yields Climbing
U.S. Treasury yields are rising across the curve:
- 2-year (US2Y): 3.49% (+2.3 bps)
- 10-year (US10Y): 4.10% (+1.8 bps)
- 30-year (US30Y): 4.72% (+1.5 bps)
This uptick reflects ongoing tensions around inflation and monetary policy expectations.
Stocks to Watch in Pre-Market
Biggest Gainers
- DoorDash (DASH): +13%
→ Double-digit order growth and optimistic Q1 guidance. - eBay (EBAY): +9%
→ Strong results, increased dividend, and $1.2B Depop acquisition. - Lemonade (LMND): +15%
→ EPS and revenue above expectations. - Remitly Global (RELY): +20%
→ Significant earnings and revenue beat. - Figma (FIG): +13%
→ Q4 revenue up 40% and robust 2026 guidance (+38%). - Tenaris (TS): +3.5%
→ Results above estimates.
Notable Decliners
- Carvana (CVNA): -16%
→ Disappointing Q4 profitability, sharp stock correction. - Avis Budget (CAR): -12%
→ Negative impact from weak demand for electric vehicles. - Molson Coors Beverage (TAP): -6%
- Charles River Laboratories (CRL): -5%
