Stock Futures Rise as Market Eyes Strong Start to 2026
Stock futures are climbing in early trading, signaling a rebound after four consecutive days of losses at the end of 2025. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ROSE 0.4%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures gained 0.6% and 1%, respectively. Analysts project another robust year for equities following 2025's impressive gains: Nasdaq (+20%), S&P 500 (+16%), and Dow (+13%).
Bitcoin stabilizes at $89,500 after briefly dipping to $87,500 yesterday. The 10-year Treasury yield remains steady at 4.15%, maintaining pressure on borrowing costs across credit markets.
Tesla shares advance ahead of anticipated Q4 delivery figures, while Chinese tech giant Baidu surges on plans to spin off its AI chip unit. Precious metals resume their upward trajectory as Gold and silver prices climb.