Dow Futures Pop as Markets Rebound Ahead of Crucial CPI Inflation Report

Stock futures were rebounding in Friday’s premarket as the market awaits crunch inflation data at the end of what’s been a generally negative week. Dow industrials were jumping 0. 5%, or 266 points, with the index entering the day on course for its second worst week of 2026.

Investors are positioning carefully ahead of the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, scheduled for release at 8:30 a. m. Eastern time.