Stock Market Update: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slide Amid Fed Rate Uncertainty

On November 14, 2025, U.S. stock-futures markets registered a sharp retreat, hinting at a nervous day ahead for the main indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite futures all slid as traders digested fresh signals from the Federal Reserve that the era of rate cuts may not arrive as soon as once hoped. Investors questioned whether the central bank will hold off on easing given persistent inflation risks and a strong labour market.