US stock futures were steady after the Christmas holiday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq staying flat. Gold and silver futures rose to new highs due to geopolitical tensions and a weaker dollar. Wall Street closed at record highs on Christmas Eve, starting the Santa Claus rally. The S&P 500 is up 18% for the year, set for its sixth year of 15%+ gains in seven years. The Nasdaq is up over 20% despite tariff impacts. Traders are less certain about Federal Reserve rate cuts next year. Precious metals, including platinum, hit fresh all-time highs in the ongoing rally.

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