U.S. Futures Ease on Fed Caution, Stocks Poised to Finish 2025 Strongly

U.S. stock futures dipped slightly as Wall Street faced a third consecutive decline, influenced by the Federal Reserve's cautious December meeting minutes. Some officials expressed concerns about disinflation and preferred to maintain steady rates. Despite this, the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq are on track for strong gains in 2025, with increases of 17-18%, 13-14%, and 21% respectively. Nvidia led the market with a 180% rise, alongside other notable performers like Western Digital and Robinhood Markets. U.S. markets will operate on regular hours for the year's final session.