Stock Futures Rise as Traders Await Delayed January Jobs Report

The results could be a key catalyst for the market, as economists expect little to no growth in January.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 6:39pm

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Stock futures inched higher late Tuesday as traders looked ahead to the release of the delayed January jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists expect the report to show little to no growth in January, with a consensus gain of 55,000 jobs compared to a December increase of 50,000. Traders will also be on the lookout for a batch of revisions from the BLS, which could shed light on the state of the U.S. jobs market and economy.

Why it matters

The January jobs report is a closely watched economic indicator that can significantly impact market sentiment. A lackluster report could add to negative sentiment driven by weaker-than-expected consumer data released on Tuesday, while a stronger-than-expected report could provide a boost to the market.

The details

Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose 0.16%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.2%. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 67 points, or 0.1%. Economists expect the unemployment rate to land at 4.4% in January. Traders are also looking ahead to the release of the consumer price index, a key inflation indicator, on Friday.

  • The January jobs report is due to be released on Wednesday morning.
  • The partial government shutdown that delayed the report ended on February 3.

The players

Bureau of Labor Statistics

The federal agency responsible for collecting and publishing economic data, including the monthly jobs report.

Krishna Guha

Head of economics and central bank strategy at Evercore ISI, who commented on the uncertainty surrounding the labor market data.

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What they’re saying

“It's been hard to get a read of exactly where the labor data is going to come out through the adjustments following out of the shutdown along with the basic uncertainty around the economy.”

— Krishna Guha, Head of economics and central bank strategy (CNBC)

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