Stocks Tick Up as Markets Eye Debt Ceiling Vote

Barron's is providing live coverage of the financial markets today, including stocks, bonds, oil, and cryptocurrency.
Several updates have been published this morning reporting slight upticks in stock futures ahead of an inflation report.
There are fears about how Congress will handle the debt ceiling, which could have major implications for markets.
Coverage is available for PacWest Bancorp stock, which is soaring this morning.
Barron's latest update on market activity was published at 9:50 am Eastern Time.