U.S. Stock Futures Today: Wall Street Edges Higher as Fed Rate Cut Looms – S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Outlook (Dec. 8, 2025)
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures edged higher early Monday, extending a two-week rally that brought major indexes near record highs. Traders are focused on the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week, with markets pricing in an 86%–88% chance of a quarter-point rate cut. The Fed’s decision is due Wednesday. Recent data show inflation steady and mixed labor market signals.