FX.co ★ US Futures Little Changed Amid Shortened Session

On the final day of 2025, US stock futures remained largely unchanged after Wall Street experienced a third consecutive decline, primarily due to a downturn in technology and financial stocks. During regular trading on Tuesday, the S&P 500 decreased by 0.14%, while the Nasdaq Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.24% and 0.20%, respectively. Investors are evaluating the prospects of strong economic growth and possible interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve against the backdrop of potentially overvalued AI companies. Trading activity is expected to be limited, given the shortened holiday week. Nonetheless, the S&P 500 is set to achieve an impressive annual increase of approximately 17%, driven by several factors, including interest rate reductions. Notably, Palantir achieved triple-digit gains this year, while Nvidia and Oracle reported double-digit growth. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones has made significant progress, climbing about 13.7%, buoyed by positive US economic indicators such as GDP growth and vigorous consumer spending. The Nasdaq Composite outshone both indices, jumping by 21.3%.