U.S. stock futures climbed on Monday, setting the stage for a crucial week as investors await the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of 2025.
As of 4:52 P.M. (GMT+7), S&P 500 futures inched up 0.07%, or 4.80 points to 6,875.20 points, while Nasdaq 100 contracts gained by 0.19%, or 49.80 points to 25,741.80 points, marking the fourth consecutive session of increases for both benchmarks. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures, however, fell slightly by 0.03%, or 13.10 points, to 47,941.90 points.
The positive momentum follows two straight weeks of gains for all major indices. Last week, the S&P 500 notched a 0.3% advance, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.5% and 0.9%, respectively. The indices were buoyed by September’s subdued PCE inflation figures, which indicated minimal impact on core prices.
Investors are squarely focused on this week’s slew of economic data, highlighted by Tuesday’s Federal Reserve meeting and Wednesday’s monetary policy update from Chair Jerome Powell.
Market participants have grown increasingly confident in a forthcoming rate cut, with CME FedWatch data pointing to an 88% chance of an easing, far exceeding the ~70% probability seen a month ago.
This week’s economic spotlight also includes the release of October’s delayed JOLTS report on Tuesday, offering updated insight into hiring trends, layoffs, and quit rates after a series of mixed labor market data last week.
Corporate earnings remain in focus as well; Oracle and Adobe are set to report quarterly results on Wednesday, with Broadcom and Costco following on Thursday.
