The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Oct, 8 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher, with S&P 500 contracts up a touch as investors weigh strong growth signals against rising global frictions. The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow estimate is holding at 3.7% annualised for Q3, which points to solid economic momentum; in simple terms, people and businesses are still spending. At the same time, the US trade deficit has widened to $105.6b as imports hit a record $420.8b, a sign that Americans are buying more from overseas than...