US Stock Market Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 5, 2025
U.S. stock futures are modestly higher Friday morning, with Wall Street laser‑focused on a delayed inflation report that could shape the Federal Reserve’s final rate decision of the year and set the tone into 2026. Here’s everything to watch before the US stock market opens today, December 5, 2025. 1. Stock futures signal a cautiously positive open As of early pre‑market trading: The major indices ended Thursday’s session little changed after a choppy day, but all three remain close to record territory. The Dow and S&P 500 are within about 1% of all‑time highs, while the Nasdaq is roughly 2% below its record. Investopedia+1 The