Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady as Wall Street looks to keep 'Santa Claus' rally going

Market Overview - US stock futures showed little change as traders returned from the Christmas holiday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq hovering near flatline in thin trading conditions [1] - The S&P 500 and Dow reached record highs during the Christmas Eve session, marking their fifth consecutive victory as Wall Street entered the Santa Claus rally period [3] - The S&P 500 has increased approximately 18% this year, on track for its sixth year of over 15% gains in the last seven years, while the Nasdaq Composite has risen over 20% [4] Precious Metals - Precious metals, including gold and silver, continued their rally, reaching fresh records amid geopolitical tensions and a weakening dollar [2] - The year-end rally in precious metals persisted, with gold, silver, and platinum hitting all-time highs [5]