The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Oct, 26 2026 US stocks are set for a cautiously positive open, with sentiment driven less by overseas moves and more by a single question: Can the Federal Reserve ignore stubborn inflation expectations when growth data still look strong? The University of Michigan survey pegs year-ahead inflation expectations at 4.7% in October 2026, a five-month high. At the same time, the US Composite PMI sits at 57.6, pointing to firm business activity and resilient demand. That mix of sticky inflation views and solid output keeps pressure on borrowing costs.
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