The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Monday, Apr, 13 2026
US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.6% and Nasdaq 100 futures weaker by roughly 0.7%, as investors react to a fresh inflation shock and higher energy costs. March US consumer prices rose 0.9% month on month, while energy prices are up 12.5% over the past year, signaling that everyday costs from fuel to utilities remain under pressure. Brent crude above US$102 adds to worries that inflation could stay uncomfortable and keep borrowing costs higher for longer. The key question now is whether inflation sensitive areas, such as consumer and small cap stocks, struggle while energy related and other inflation beneficiaries take the lead.
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On The Radar
Big US banks kick earnings season into gear this week just as inflation and energy worries pressure rate expectations.
- Goldman Sachs Group (GS) reports Q1 results today, Monday, giving you a fresh read on deal flow and trading conditions.
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC) report Q1 on Tuesday, framing how higher rates and credit trends are feeding through to large banks.
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) posts Q1 numbers Tuesday, offering a broad view on healthcare demand and consumer health pricing power.
- Bank of America (BAC), Morgan Stanley (MS), PNC Financial (PNC), M&T Bank (MTB), Progressive (PGR) report Wednesday, rounding out an early look at lending, deposits and underwriting appetite.
- Citizens Financial (CFG), KeyCorp (KEY) report Q1 on Thursday, helping you compare trends at regional banks with the money center names.
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