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Wall Street Futures Edge Lower as Bond Yields Rise Ahead of U.S. Data

On February 9, 2026, Wall Street’s main index futures pointed to a weaker open as rising Treasury yields tempered risk appetite among investors awaiting crucial U.S. employment and inflation data. The rise in yields followed reports that foreign holders, including Chinese institutions, were reassessing their U.S. Treasury exposure, underscoring broader concerns about global fixed-income demand dynamics and macroeconomic uncertainty.

U.S. Stocks Open Higher After Sharp Selloff As Trump Speech Anchors Market Outlook

Following the steepest selloff in U.S. equities in months, stock futures and major indexes opened higher on January 21, 2026, as investors digested comments from President Trump at the World Economic Forum. After broad declines tied to trade rhetoric over Greenland and tariff concerns, early session rebounds reflected cautious optimism that diplomatic engagement might temper market fears. Traders balanced geopolitical headlines with corporate earnings and macroeconomic indicators.