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Major U.S. stock indexes are poised to open higher Friday at the end of a bumpy few days of trading, as investors prepare for a huge week of critical economic data and earnings reports.

U.S. stocks were poised to record their biggest one-day drops in roughly seven weeks on Wednesday, as worries about rising Treasury yields and the potential outcome of the upcoming Nov. 5 presidential election weighed on investors.

Company executives are striking an optimistic tone on recent earnings calls, according to Bank of America strategist Savita Subramanian.

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday as a dip in Treasury yields provided slight reprieve, though all major indexes remained on course for weekly losses. The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield eased,

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are also rising in premarket trading Friday as the stock market looks to end the week in positive territory.