On January 8, 2025, the U.S. stock market experienced mixed results following the release of the Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes. The S&P 500 closed up 5.89 points, or 0.10%, at 5,914.92, while the Nasdaq fell by 12.61 points, or 0.06%, to finish at 19,477.08. The Dow Jones increased by 81.05 points, or 0.19%, closing at 42,609.41. Earlier in the day, the S&P 500 was down 4.78 points, and the Nasdaq was down 23.79 points at market open. The mixed performance of the indexes reflects ongoing uncertainty regarding potential rate cuts amid concerns over inflation risks. Futures markets indicated slight declines ahead of the market open on January 10, with S&P 500 futures down 0.3%, Nasdaq futures down 0.3%, and Russell 2000 futures down 0.2%.