Stocks appear set for a positive start as futures edged slightly higher.
The initial reading on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan is due shortly after the start of trading. The index is expected to have risen to 67.5 in September from 65.7 in August, according to a consensus of economists surveyed by briefing.com.
The Commerce Department is expected to report a drop in wholesale inventories for the 11th straight month when the July report is released this morning. According to consensus, stocks at U.S. wholesalers likely fell 1% in July after falling 1.7% in June. August import and export prices are also due in the morning, and the August Treasury budget is slated for release in the afternoon.
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