Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead Of August CPI Print—Kroger, RH, Adobe Earnings In Focus - SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA:SPY)

U.S. stock futures were rising on Thursday following Wednesday’s mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.Economists forecast that the August Consumer Price Index will show headline inflation climbing to 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.7% in July. If confirmed, that would be the highest annual pace since January 2025. Thursday’s sentiment was driven by wholesale price data, as the Producer Price Index slipped 0.1% in August, contrary to expectations for a 0.3% increase. Wholesale inflation ...