Dow Jones futures declined 0.15% to near 53,500 during Monday’s European trading hours as higher oil prices encouraged caution among investors. S&P 500 futures fell 0.12% to around 7,710, while Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.05% to approximately 29,500. Rising crude prices can increase business input costs, reduce consumer spending and pressure corporate profit expectations, with industrial and energy-sensitive companies particularly exposed. The Nasdaq’s technology-heavy composition may be less sensitive to oil-price fluctuations, helping explain the mixed performance. The increase in crude prices was attributed to supply concerns and geopolitical tensions, although specific oil-price figures were not immediately available. Investors are watching energy markets for possible effects on inflation, Federal Reserve rate decisions, equity valuations and borrowing costs. The futures moves point to a cautious, selective approach rather than a broad market shift.