Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as Nvidia, Tesla fall to start 2025's final week

Market Overview - US stocks experienced a decline on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the drop at 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.3% and 0.1% respectively [1] - The tech sector saw significant losses, particularly with major companies like Nvidia and Tesla, both of which fell over 1% [1] Precious Metals - The precious metals market faced volatility after a significant rally, with silver prices dropping as much as 7% after previously exceeding $80, and gold futures declining over 3% [2] - The S&P 500 and Dow had recently set records, indicating a strong performance leading into the "Santa Claus rally" period [2] Year-End Performance - Major indexes are projected to finish 2025 with substantial gains, with the S&P 500 up over 17%, the Dow climbing over 14%, and the Nasdaq 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 [4] - The highlight of the week is expected to be the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, which may provide insights into future monetary policy [5] Federal Reserve Insights - The upcoming minutes from the Federal Reserve's meeting could offer valuable information regarding the central bank's stance on interest rates, with approximately 80% of market participants expecting no changes in January [5] - There is uncertainty regarding the Fed's actions in March, indicating a divided outlook among traders [5]