Stock futures for today suggest muted moves at the open, despite overnight strength in Asian equities. S&P futures up 0.1%, Nasdaq futures up 0.15% indicate investors remain cautious into European close. This trend, often boosted by a “Santa Claus Rally” in December, underscores a period of historical strength that the market is just now entering. The chart tracking three-month returns clearly shows the October-to-December period as the peak performer across all measured timeframes. The next opportunity to hold a vote on a government shutdown will be later today , as the chamber was out on Thursday in observance of Yom Kippur. Stock futures for today continue to hover near unchanged levels, with energy futures outperforming and tech lagging. Market focus remains on tonight’s Fed minutes release, which could shift rate expectations.