U.S. inventory futures rose on Sunday night as Wall Road regarded to begin off 2022 on stable footing.

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Common rose 115 factors, or about 0.3%. These for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained about 0.4% every.

The transfer in futures comes after markets closed out a robust 2021 final week. The S&P 500 rose practically 27% for the yr, with the Nasdaq Composite and Dow additionally posting massive returns. Shares fell barely on Friday, however the S&P 500 and Dow had been constructive for the ultimate week of the yr.

The brand new yr begins with continued uncertainty across the Covid-19 pandemic. The rise of the omicron variant helped result in hundreds of flight cancellations in the course of the vacation season and has led some companies and faculties to think about momentary closures. A number of main Wall Road banks have requested workers to make money working from home for the primary few weeks of January.

Infectious illness knowledgeable Dr. Anthony Fauci advised ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday that U.S. well being officers could quickly replace tips to incorporate a testing suggestion to sign when an individual who beforehand examined constructive for Covid can go away isolation.

Inflation and financial coverage are additionally anticipated to be key themes for 2022, as buyers anticipate the Federal Reserve to hike charges a number of instances within the coming yr to assist cool the rise in costs for shoppers.

“Simply as for the economic system as a complete, the market story for 2022 will probably be a return to regular. As hiring continues, spending grows, and companies rent and make investments, the economic system will probably be regular. The federal government is normalizing coverage on the identical expectations. If you take a look at the macro image, the overarching theme is 2022 will carry us again to one thing like regular,” Brad McMillan, chief funding officer for Commonwealth Monetary Community, mentioned in a notice to shoppers on Friday.

The market might see a lift on Monday from shares of Tesla. The electrical automobile firm reported 308,600 deliveries within the fourth quarter, beating expectations.

The primary week of the yr will probably be a busy one for financial knowledge, with the important thing December jobs report slated for a Friday morning launch. On Monday, buyers will get up to date appears at manufacturing exercise and development spending.