<div id="readability-page-1">08:09 AM EST, 12/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were treading water before the opening bell on Tuesday as investors awaited delayed Q3 economic data that could impact markets.In premarket trading, Dow Jones futures, Nasdaq futures, and S&amp;P 500 futures were all flat to slightly lower.Trading activity was subdued ahead of a shortened trading day on Wednesday and market closure on Christmas.Oil prices edged up slightly with West Texas Intermediate crude up 0.2% to $58.10 per barrel and Brent Crude up 0.2% to $62.12 after US President Donald Trump eased Venezuela war jitters in a speech late Monday focused on a news class of warships named after himself instead of the oil-rich South American country.Delayed Q3 GDP numbers, scheduled to be released before the opening bell, are expected to come in at a robust 3.2% percent thanks to an increase in net exports.October numbers on durable goods orders are also expected to be released before the bell, with forecasts showing a decrease of as much as 4.5%. The Federal Reserve's report on November industrial production is expected to show a slight increase of 0.1%. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.</div>

US equity futures are flat ahead of the delayed Q3 GDP report, expected to show a 3.2% growth due to increased net exports. Oil prices slightly rose after President Trump eased Venezuela war concerns. October durable goods orders are forecasted to decrease by 4.5%, while November industrial production is expected to rise by 0.1%. Trading is subdued before the holiday closure.

US Equity Futures Flat Ahead of Delayed Q3 GDP Report