The USA500 is currently trading above 5,900 levels.
U.S. stock index futures climbed today, kicking off the new year on a positive note following strong gains in the previous year. In 2024, the S&P 500 rose by 24%, the Dow Industrials gained 13%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged by 30%. Later today, initial jobless claims will be released at 13:30 GMT, followed by the December Manufacturing PMI at 14:45 GMT.