New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- US stock futures remained largely flat on Tuesday, 11 August, as uncertainty over a potential peace deal in the Middle East dampened risk appetite, while higher oil prices fuelled fresh concerns over inflation.

Futures linked to the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, while Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.3%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 34 points, or 0.1%.

The uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to weigh on sentiment. President Donald Trump issued sweeping new demands on Iran, including compensation for people killed by the Islamic Republic in conflicts, after Tehran reiterated its calls for reparations as part of negotiations to wind down the conflict.

The developments come as U...