India, Oct. 12 -- Wall Street futures were little changed on Monday, October 12, as investors assessed rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, upcoming quarterly earnings from major US banks and key inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook.

Dow Jones futures rose 42 points, or 0.08%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.12%. Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 14.75 points, or 0.05%, in early trading at 5:36 a.m. ET, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, Brent crude prices moved above $106 per barrel, reaching a two-week high amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Investors are also preparing for the US third-quarter earnings season, which begins with major financial institutions reporting their results t...