US stock futures slipped early Monday, as Wall Street was set to open the final three days of trading in 2025 with likely gains. Nasdaq futures led the way lower, with S&P 500 and Dow futures also down. Precious metals faced volatility, with silver retreating after a rally to all-time highs.

Stocks ended the Christmas trading week near all-time highs, with S&P 500 and Dow setting records. Major indexes are poised to end 2025 with strong gains, with S&P up over 17% and Dow up over 14%. Nasdaq has added over 22% despite entering a bear market in April.

Investors can expect a relatively quiet week leading into the new year, with pending home sales data on Monday and Federal Reserve meeting minutes on Wednesday. The minutes may provide insight on the Fed’s next move in January, with divisions likely to continue into 2026. Traders are split on potential rate changes in March.

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