U.S. Stock Market Today: What to Know Before the Open (December 15, 2025)
NEW YORK — December 15, 2025 — U.S. stock futures are edging higher heading into the final full week of trading in 2025, but the tone remains cautious after last week’s tech-led pullback reignited debate about how much “AI optimism” is already priced into markets. MarketWatch+1 This week’s big swing factor isn’t earnings season — it’s data. After a historic federal shutdown disrupted the normal flow of U.S. economic reports, investors are preparing for a “catch-up” wave of jobs and inflation releases that could reset expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move. Reuters+1 Below is what matters most before the opening bell. 1) Futures