S and p futures now show a modest uptick

S and P futures now show a modest uptick, hovering around 5,211, supported by strength in tech stocks during pre-market trading. The rally is fueled by easing Treasury yields and a rebound in semiconductor names, indicating risk appetite is returning. Market analysts highlight that sustained movement above 5,225 could trigger further buying momentum toward the 5,250 level. Doctors Are Begging People Over 50 To Avoid This Supplement Business activity within the sector also fell to 49.9%, down from 55% in August. "This is the first time the index has entered contraction territory since May 2020," the release said, noting 50% marks the breakeven point between expansion and contraction. S and P futures now are marginally lower at 5,202 after stronger-than-forecast retail sales data reignited inflation worries. This shift drove a knee-jerk move in yields, weighing on index futures. Still, the market has managed to stabilize above key daily moving averages, limiting bearish follow-through.