Bloomberg futures s&P 500 Bloomberg futures rise 0

S&P 500 Bloomberg futures rise 0.2% after U.S. retail sales beat forecasts, signaling resilience in consumer spending. Analysts highlight this could ease recession fears but may also keep inflation sticky. Stock futures are pointing to a higher open for major indexes as investors keep tabs on talks to avoid a government shutdown and prepare for several reports on the labor market in the coming days; Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack says the central bank faces a challenging scenario as inflation persists and the job market weakens; Shares of Electronic Arts ( EA ) are surging following news that the video game maker is being taken private; and GSK ( GSK ) shares are rising after the British drugmaker announced it is replacing its CEO. Here's what you need to know today. Track forward-looking risk expectations on 30-Year Treasuries with the CME Group Volatility Index (CVOL TM ), a robust measure of 30-day implied volatility derived from deeply liquid options on 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond futures. S&P 500 Bloomberg futures are flat after a five-day rally, indicating possible consolidation ahead of key macro releases. Traders are watching the 4,600 futures level as a critical pivot; a break higher could trigger momentum buying.