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Investing.com-- U.S. stocks were little changed on Tuesday after Wall Street ended lower with tech losses, while investors navigated another holiday-shortened trading week and awaited fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
At 09:32 ET (14:32 GMT),S&P 500was unchanged at 6,906, whileNasdaq 100andDow Jones Industrial Averageboth fell 0.1%.
The moves reflected thin liquidity as many market participants remain away from their desks ahead of the New Year holiday on Thursday.
Wall Street closed lower on Monday, marking a second straight day of declines for the S&P 500, as heavyweight tech stocks retreated amid year-end profit-taking. TheNASDAQ Compositeand the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.5% each.
Investors trimmed exposure to high-flying technology shares after a strong rally earlier in December that had pushed major indexes to or near record highs.
Market attention later on Tuesday is set to turn to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent policy meeting.
Investors will scrutinize the details for clues on how policymakers assess inflation trends, labor market conditions, and the appropriate path for interest rates, particularly as markets continue to price in potential easing in 2026.
The minutes could influence near-term market direction in an otherwise light week for economic data, with trading volumes expected to remain subdued due to the holiday calendar. U.S. markets will be closed later this week for the New Year holiday, further limiting participation.
Seasonal factors have also been in focus, with investors watching closely for a so-called Santa Claus rally, a period that typically spans the final days of December and the first sessions of January and has historically been associated with positive equity returns.
Optimism around this seasonal pattern had helped support stocks earlier this month, though recent declines have raised questions about whether the rally will fully materialize this year.
Despite the recent softness, U.S. equities remain on track to post solid gains for the year, underpinned by expectations of eventual monetary easing, resilient economic growth and strong corporate earnings.
(Ayushman Ojha contributed to this report.)
