Futures Flat On Last Trading Day Of 2025, Silver Slides

The stock market is ending a third consecutive year of gains, though a seasonal rally hasn't materialized yet. Silver is experiencing high volatility, prompting margin hikes from the CME. The S&P 500 futures are slightly down, while the Nasdaq 100 contracts also dipped. Markets are seeing a rotation from growth stocks to value stocks. The dollar is poised for its largest annual decline since 2017. Treasury yields are down after the FOMC minutes indicated steady rates. Initial jobless claims reported a drop below expectations. Major tech stocks like Apple and Microsoft mostly show negative movement. Nike's CEO buying shares and Vanda Pharmaceuticals' FDA approval are positive news. Warner Bros. is likely rejecting a Paramount takeover bid, and Michael Burry denies betting against Tesla. Investors have had strong returns this year supported by AI optimism, but the momentum is fading in the final days of the year.