U.S. stock futures were steady on Tuesday, following a negative session on Wall Street as technology stocks surrendered some of last week’s gains amid quiet holiday trading.
As of 4:26 P.M. (GMT+7), Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged up by 0.01%, or 4.70 points, to 48,466.60 points, while S&P 500 futures added slightly by 0.06%, or 3.90 points, to 6,909.60 points. Nasdaq 100 futures also increased marginally by 0.05%, or 11.50 points, to 25,537.10 points.
In Monday’s session, major benchmarks posted losses—the S&P 500 dropped 0.35%, the Nasdaq 100 retreated by 0.46%, while the Dow Jones declined 0.51%. The retreat was driven by investors taking profits in leading tech shares, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence, whose sharp advances had characterized much of this year’s rally.
Despite the dip, U.S. stocks remain on track to end 2025 near historic highs, achieving double-digit gains in a year defined by ongoing tariff tensions and evolving stances from major central banks.
Market participants are now focused on the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes, due for release later today. The minutes are anticipated to highlight divisions among policymakers regarding the direction of interest rates for the coming year, introducing further uncertainty around the central bank’s policy trajectory.
Beyond the Federal Reserve’s guidance, investors are also navigating persistent geopolitical risks. Ongoing concerns include the conflict in Ukraine, energy instability in Venezuela, fears of oversupply in oil markets, and soaring electricity use driven by expanding AI infrastructure.
