US Stock Market Preview for Monday, December 8, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Bets, AI Jitters and Key Data to Watch
The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq closed higher Friday, capping a second straight week of gains as investors bet on a Federal Reserve rate cut at this week’s policy meeting. The S&P 500 is up about 16–17% for the year. Futures trading late Sunday pointed to a cautious rally, with AI stocks and Tesla in focus. Major indexes remain near record highs.