After moving sharply higher over the course of the previous session, stocks are likely to extend the rally in early trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to an early surge for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures jumping by 2.2 percent.
The futures spiked following the release of a report from the Labor Department showing consumer prices in the U.S. inched up by less than expected in the month of November.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.