S&P 500 Futures Surpass 6,000 After Election

U.S. stock index futures experienced a slight decline on Friday after a significant rally, with S&P 500 futures surpassing the 6,000 mark for the first time, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and a favorable regulatory environment under President-elect Donald Trump. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, reaffirming that the election outcome would not impact monetary policy in the near term. Analysts predict that strong corporate earnings and economic growth, alongside anticipated tax cuts, will continue to support market gains. However, concerns about inflation from Trump's proposed fiscal policies and tariffs could complicate the Fed's path forward. Despite these challenges, the major indexes remain near record highs, with the Dow and S&P set for their best week in nearly a year. Trading was mixed, with the Nasdaq lagging behind other indexes due to a slowdown among big tech stocks.