Several market-moving catalysts, including the release of the Fed minutes, a Federal Reserve speech, and JOLTS data, could influence the day's market movement.
Wall Street analysts, as per a Tesla-compiled consensus estimate, project 480,500 units for the fourth quarter, notes Future Fund co-founder Gary Black.
The major index futures suggest a lackluster performance in the final session of the year. Volume is expected to remain anemic leading up to the long weekend due to the New Year holiday on Monday. The bond market will close early today. The only piece of economic news of any significance is the release of results from a regional manufacturing survey shortly after the market opens.