US stock futures were lower ahead of the market open on Thursday as a rally in government bond sputtered, sending yields higher, and oil prices rose. Walmart Inc. ’s earnings disappointed, pressuring shares of the retail giant and peers.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/us-stock-futures-fall-as-oil-yields-climb-while-walmart-slumps)