https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-dow-futures-inch-up-before-inflation-data-bank-results-in-focusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-dow-futures-inch-up-before-inflation-data-bank-results-in-focushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-dow-futures-inch-up-before-inflation-data-bank-results-in-focus#u130633Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:07:27 +0000S&P 500 and Dow futures edged higher as AI-related stocks stabilized following a recent selloff. Investors are awaiting Consumer Price Index inflation data and third-quarter earnings from major banks. While BlackRock shares rose after profits exceeded estimates due to fee growth, Bank of America shares declined following lower third-quarter results. Market participants are balancing these corporate reports against elevated oil prices and a packed economic calendar that includes CPI and statements from Warsh.Why it mattersThe market is testing whether the recent broadening of equities can p