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IPC Index — Mexico MarketUS stock futures fell slightly on Wednesday after Wall Street indexes slipped for a third straight session on Tuesday, as investors rotated out of big tech. Sentiment was rattled by the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes, which revealed divisions over the recent rate cut, with some officials favoring holding rates steady “for some time” amid concerns disinflation may be stalling. Despite the pullback, equities remain on track for strong 2025 gains: the S&P 500 is up about 17–18% so far, the Dow Jones advances 13–14%, and the Nasdaq jumped nearly 21%, supported by resilient growth and earnings. Nvidia surged around 180% this year, cementing its role as a market heavyweight as demand for AI chips drove record results. Other standout performers included Western Digital (260%), Robinhood Markets (230%), Seagate Technology (210%), and Micron Technology (178%). U.S. markets will operate on regular hours later today for the final session of the year.
