Traders are managing positive index futures against a backdrop of military withdrawals and highly anticipated economic reports: <\/p>\n Positive Index Futures: Equity futures are pointing to a green open across the board. Dow Jones futures rose 0.36%. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.24%. Nasdaq 100 futures ticked up 0.13%, and Russell 2000 futures gained 0.29%. <\/p>\n Geopolitics & Oil: Following the withdrawal of American troops from their remaining bases in Iraq after 23 years, Reuters reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a 26-page letter urging Americans to vote out President Donald Trump’s allies. Concurrently, Qatar continues its shuttle diplomacy to mediate the seven-month-old U.S.-Iran conflict. Energy markets saw modest moves as tensions recalibrated, with Brent crude trading at $96.40 a barrel up 0.25% and WTI crude at $89.59 a barrel higher by 0.23%. <\/p>\n Economic Data & Earnings: Wednesday is packed with critical economic data, notably the ADP national employment report at 8:15 a.m. ET, followed by the second-quarter GDP third estimate, and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauges\u2014headline and core PCE price index data\u2014at 8:30 a.m. ET. Additionally, investors will monitor the Chicago business barometer at 9:45 a.m. ET and a speech by Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee at 4:00 p.m. ET. The earnings docket is headlined by memory chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<\/a>MU<\/a>), alongside Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<\/a>JBL<\/a>), FactSet Research System Inc. (NYSE:<\/a>FDS<\/a>), ConAgra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<\/a>CAG<\/a>), and Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<\/a>CALM<\/a>). <\/p>\n The Bull Case and Market Outlook <\/p>\n Market strategist Louis Navellier points out that the fourth quarter is historically strong, particularly in the third year of a Presidential election cycle. Navellier argues that despite rising global interest rates\u2014driven by bond vigilantes in countries with demographic challenges\u2014U.S. growth stocks should remain resilient against value stocks. <\/p>\n He highlights that a strong U.S. dollar, propelled by high forecasted third-quarter GDP growth and recent onshoring efforts supported by Section 338 tariffs against Canada, specifically benefits small-cap stocks with high domestic revenue exposure. The impending Russell index realignment in November is also expected to act as a catalyst for an “early January effect” leading into the holidays. <\/p>\n How the Previous Bet Played Out <\/p>\n The Sept. 29 Polymarket contract<\/a> resolved “Down,” recording $65,448 in total trading volume, aligning with earlier bearish expectations as major indexes struggled against surging yields. <\/p>\n On Tuesday, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<\/a>SPY<\/a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<\/a>QQQ<\/a>), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, respectively, closed mixed. SPY fell 0.18% to $764.20, while QQQ rose 0.19% to $737.93. Meanwhile, the Dow tracker, State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:<\/a>DIA<\/a>), ended 0.22% lower at $512.88. <\/p>\n Read Also:Mark Zuckerberg Labels It ‘Significant Positive Step,’ Musk Nods Yes as Trump Inks New AI Safety Deal With Top CEOs<\/a> <\/p>\n Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. <\/p>\n Photo courtesy: Shutterstock <\/p>\n This article Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?<\/a> originally appeared on Benzinga.com<\/a> <\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. 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