Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip with Wall Street set to wrap up wild 2025

Market Overview - US stock futures experienced a decline early Monday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq futures dropping by 0.4%, influenced by a fall in shares of major companies like Nvidia and Tesla, both down over 1% [1] - The S&P 500 futures decreased by 0.2%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures remained near flat [1] Precious Metals - The precious metals market saw increased volatility following a significant rally to all-time highs, with silver retreating after surpassing $80 and gold futures falling over 1% [2] Index Performance - All three major indexes are projected to conclude a tumultuous 2025 with substantial gains, with the S&P 500 up over 17%, the Dow gaining over 14%, and the Nasdaq Composite leading with an increase of over 22% [3] Upcoming Economic Indicators - Investors are anticipating a relatively quiet week ahead, with pending home sales data scheduled for release on Monday, and the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes expected on Wednesday [4] Federal Reserve Insights - The upcoming minutes from the Federal Reserve's recent meeting may provide valuable insights into the central bank's future actions, with approximately 80% of market participants expecting the Fed to maintain current interest rates in January, although opinions are divided regarding March [5]