Outlook 02/11: Stock futures moved higher on Wednesday after the delayed January jobs report surpassed expectations, providing some optimism to investors that the economy remains on firm footing. January nonfarm payrolls report showed job growth of 130,000 last month. Economists had called for a gain of 55,000. The latest figure also marked a sizable increase from December, which was downwardly revised to 48,000. The unemployment rate also landed at 4.3%, a bit below the Dow Jones forecast for 4.4%. Beyond the jobs report, other economic data that could steer markets will be released this week. The consumer price index, a key economic indicator that acts as a gauge for inflation, is expected to come out on Friday.
ESH26 (Mar2026): YVAH 6995 YPOC 6975 YVAL 6972 GAP 6966
/ES Plan: Yesterday market closed bearish, but overnight, after jobs report, looks balanced moving within previous value, so these're the opening and initial balance options for current session:
