US stocks showed mixed movement following the opening bell on Tuesday, as traders sought to rebound after a technology-driven decline at the beginning of the final stretch of 2025.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) and S&P 500 (^GSPC) dipped slightly below the neutral line, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) experienced a minor decline of approximately 0.1%. The decline on Monday was notably influenced by major technology companies like Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA), which led a downturn among large-cap stocks amid a modest shift away from technology investments. Investors seem to be taking stock of their positions, possibly cashing in profits as the year comes to a close.
In contrast, the precious metals market saw a rebound after suffering a significant drop. Silver (SI=F) futures surged more than 7% on Tuesday morning, bouncing back from the metal’s largest one-day decrease in over five years. Gold (GC=F) futures also saw a rise of roughly 1.3%, suggesting a renewed interest in safe-haven assets.
Investors are also looking forward to the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting, where a third consecutive interest rate cut was announced, alongside signals of a potential pause in future cuts. These minutes are anticipated to be a crucial indicator for market movements as 2025 draws to a close, with only the upcoming report on initial jobless claims scheduled for Wednesday left before the new year.
The Fed’s meeting notes are expected to provide valuable insights for investors seeking guidance on the central bank’s policy direction for January. As of now, approximately 84% of market participants expect the Fed to maintain current interest rates next month, although opinions are nearly evenly split regarding potential changes in March.
This ongoing uncertainty about interest rate policy adds to the dynamic nature of the market as it prepares for the new year, leaving investors hopeful for clearer guidance.