The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Oct, 19 2026 US stocks are set for a weaker open, with futures pointing lower as investors react to fresh signs of sticky inflation pressure. The tone is cautious rather than panicked, focused squarely on the rate outlook. The key driver is US import and export prices. Import prices rose 1.1% in September while export prices climbed 2.2%, the strongest jump in five months. That combination suggests external price pressure that can keep US yields and policy expectations under strain. Higher perceived inflation risk tends to anchor borrowing costs at elevated levels. That squeezes interest sensitive areas like housing, especially with 30 year mortgage rates holding at 7.4%.
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