US stock futures dipped slightly as Wall Street prepared to end the year with significant gains. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq slipped around 0.2%. Despite recent losses, the S&P 500 is up over 17% in 2025, the Nasdaq over 20%, and the Dow over 13%.

The year saw challenges like tariff concerns and geopolitical issues, but Wall Street remained resilient. The outlook for 2026 is optimistic, with all forecasters expecting a fourth consecutive year of stock market gains. Risks include potential AI downturns, economic surprises, and political uncertainties.

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions will be closely watched in 2026, with ongoing internal divisions and a new chair expected. The December meeting’s minutes revealed a close call on rate cuts, with 85% of bets for January’s meeting predicting the Fed will hold steady.

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