U.S. stock markets are set for a holiday-shortened trading session on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as investors brace for an early close at 1:00 PM ET for equities and 2:00 PM ET for bond markets in observance of Christmas Eve. Despite a strong performance in the previous session, premarket trading activity indicates a cautious start, with major index futures showing slight declines.Premarket Snapshot: Futures Edge LowerAs the truncated trading day begins, U.S. stock futures are largely flat to slightly do ...