2025.12.3106:35:28UTC+00U.S. Futures Ease on Fed Caution, Stocks Poised to End 2025 Strongly

U.S. stock futures experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, following a three-day losing streak on Wall Street marked by investors shifting away from major technology stocks. The Federal Reserve's minutes from their December meeting contributed to market unease, highlighting internal disagreements about the recent interest rate cut. Some officials suggested maintaining current rates due to concerns over a potential halt in disinflation trends. Despite this recent downturn, equities are still poised for notable gains in 2025, with the S&P 500 advancing approximately 17–18%, the Dow Jones up by 13–14%, and the Nasdaq climbing nearly 21%. This robust performance is underpinned by strong growth and earnings. Nvidia has emerged as a market powerhouse, surging around 180% this year as the demand for AI chips propelled its record achievements. Other companies showing remarkable performance include Western Digital (260% increase), Robinhood Markets (230%), Seagate Technology (210%), and Micron Technology (178%). U.S. markets will continue operating on their regular schedule for the final trading session of the year.