US stock futures climb as positive labor market data calms economic concerns
Wall Street futures climbed today as a strong labor market report boosted investor confidence. Markets remain focused on upcoming inflation data and earnings.
Insights:
U.S. stock index futures rose today, February 12, 2026, as stronger jobs growth and a decline in the unemployment rate (as the data trigger) eased economic concerns across the United States 
US. This labor market strength led to a shift in sentiment where traders dialed back bets on near-term interest-rate cuts by the central bank, a move that shifted market expectations for the timing of rate cuts. The immediate change in sentiment was reflected in the CME Group FedWatch tool as the market instrument reflecting changed Fed cut probabilities.
US. This labor market strength led to a shift in sentiment where traders dialed back bets on near-term interest-rate cuts by the central bank, a move that shifted market expectations for the timing of rate cuts. The immediate change in sentiment was reflected in the CME Group FedWatch tool as the market instrument reflecting changed Fed cut probabilities.
