Mitesh Patel · Mar 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Published pre-market | All data as of approximately 7:00 AM ET unless otherwise noted
U.S. equity futures are pulling back modestly this morning after Wednesday’s broad rally, as investors weigh ongoing Middle East tensions against a flurry of earnings catalysts and key labor market data due out today.
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Stock futures are slightly higher with September inflation data due at 8:30 a.m., Brent crude above $106 on Middle East supply fears, and Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock reporting.
Nasdaq futures slip as a chip selloff deepens in Asia, while the Dow rises on a busy morning of results from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, UnitedHealth and other big names.
Stock futures are little changed near record highs as Middle East attacks lift crude, with the bond market closed for Columbus Day and bank earnings starting Tuesday.