India, Aug. 14 -- U.S. stock futures were largely subdued on Friday, August 14, after the S&P 500 closed at a record high in the previous session, with rising oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions keeping investors cautious. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edged higher, while concerns over the impact of higher energy prices on inflation remained in focus. Investors are also assessing whether recent softer inflation data could influence the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path.

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Dow Jones futures were slightly lower as investors assessed rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, and their potential impact on inflation and Federal Reserve policy. The cautious tone followed a record-setting session for the broader U.S. s...