U.S. equity-index futures slipped on Monday following the S&P 500’s close near an all-time high during Friday’s abbreviated trading session.
As of 4:23 P.M. (GMT+7), Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell slightly by 0.04%, or 17.40 points, to 48,693.60 points, while S&P 500 futures edged down by 0.19%, or 13.40 points, to 6,916.50 points. Nasdaq 100 futures also decreased marginally by 0.35%, or 90.70 points, to 25,553.70 points.
The pullback comes after Friday’s session saw the S&P 500 notch an intraday high of 6,945.77 before finishing the day nearly flat. Market sentiment remained upbeat, buoyed by broader gains in metals, steady demand for AI chipmakers, and resilient economic readings.
U.S. equities have posted robust gains throughout 2025. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 has climbed 17.7%, while the Dow Jones is up 14.5%, marking its most impressive performance since 2021. The Nasdaq Composite has outpaced its peers, advancing 22.2% so far this year.
With the Santa Claus rally period underway, major indices are maintaining levels near their historic peaks as the year concludes.
Looking ahead, the economic calendar is relatively light over the coming days. Nonetheless, investors will receive a final policy signal when the Federal Reserve releases minutes from its December meeting on Wednesday.
On the rates and commodities front, the US 10-year Treasury yield edged down, hovering near 4.11%. In contrast, WTI crude oil futures traded higher, approaching $61.5 per barrel at last check, while gold prices in U.S. dollars slipped to almost $4,464 per ounce.
Meanwhile, geopolitical developments remain in focus. President Donald Trump stated that discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have brought peace talks “a lot closer,” though significant hurdles remain unresolved, according to Trump.
