U.S. Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the Open (December 15, 2025)
U.S. stock futures rose modestly early Monday, with Dow futures up 0.3%, S&P 500 0.2%, and Nasdaq-100 0.1%, after last week’s tech-led drop. Investors await a backlog of jobs and inflation data following a federal shutdown that delayed key reports. The Federal Reserve cut rates last week but signaled a pause pending clearer data. Fed Governor Stephen Miran is set to speak this morning.