The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the November jobs report on Tuesday, and the November consumer price index on Thursday. Both updates were delayed by the 43-day government shutdown.

US stock futures trade cautiously in Asia as markets weigh BoJ policy risks and US retail sales, key drivers for yields, Fed bets, and risk appetite.

U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday, as investors look ahead to the last full trading week of the year. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 110 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures advanced 0.

Major stock indexes pulled back sharply Tuesday after the November U.S. nonfarm payrolls report revealed greater employment growth but a higher unemployment rate than expected.

US stock futures edged lower overnight after a mixed trading session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Key indices, including the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow futures, saw little movement, largely unaffected by reports on the economy.

US stock futures edged higher in Asia despite weaker Asian markets, as hawkish BoJ signals lifted the yen and capped gains ahead of key US jobs data.

U.S. stock futures were flat less than an hour before the opening bell Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s last interest-rate decision of the year. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were little changed,

U.S. stock futures rose on Friday. Dow Futures hit 47,542, up 0.11%. S&P 500 Futures touched 6,835, up 0.10%. Nasdaq Futures moved to 25,347.75, up 0.18%. Pre-market gainers were strong. SMX jumped 78.

Futures on the Dow Jones are down over 220 points, those on the S&P 500 are down 65 points, while Nasdaq futures are down nearly 400 points.

The stock market is stabilizing after a rough end to last week. It’s looking ahead to important economic data later this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are up 0.5% Monday morning, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite futures are up 0.

The November jobs and consumer inflation reports will continue to set expectations for interest rate cuts in 2026.