India, July 20 -- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are escalating due to continued attacks on critical energy infrastructure. The U.S. has ramped up its strikes on Iran, while Iran continues its attacks in Jordan, where two service members were recently killed.
U.K.'s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham in his first speech said Britain needs to show the world to regain stability once again.
Oil prices remained higher on Monday. Brent crude futures slipped.
In the Asian trading session, gold was little changed. Spot gold was marginally higher at $4,020.14 an ounce
Asian shares finished mostly lower, while European shares are trading broadly up.
As of 8.00 am ET, the Dow futures were adding 187.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were gai...