Stocks Headed Flat Ahead of Fed Minutes; Silver and Gold Rebound

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures indicate a mixed opening as investors await the release of the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes [1] - Precious metals are experiencing volatility, with prices recovering after a significant selloff the previous day [1] Index Performance - Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are up by 14 points, representing an increase of less than 0.1% [1] - S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures are showing flat performance [1] Technology Sector - Major technology stocks, including Oracle and Tesla, have seen losses, contributing to a decline in major indexes from recent all-time highs [2] - This decline poses a risk to the traditional "Santa Claus rally," which typically occurs during the last five trading sessions of the year and the first two of the new year [2]