U.S. stock futures were little changed on Monday, recovering from losses over the weekend following the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday that killed 129 people and injured hundreds, reports Reuters.
Global stocks held steady, with gains in the energy sector helping to pare earlier losses in European shares.
Crude prices rose as France launched large-scale air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria. [O/R]
Shares of Exxon (XOM.N) and Chevron (CVX.N) were up about 1 percent in premarket trading.
Gold prices rebounded from a six-year low as risk-averse investors bought into the safe-haven metal after the attacks. The euro was at near 7-month lows against the dollar.
At 7:58 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-minis ESc1 were up 4 points, or 0.2 percent, with 240,872 contracts traded.
Nasdaq 100 e-minis NQc1 were up 3.25 points, or 0.07 percent, on volume of 34,881 contracts. Dow e-minis 1YMc1 were up 16 points, or 0.09 percent, with 32,539 contracts changing hands.
Traders are facing increased uncertainty ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season and the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates next month.
Policymakers, including Fed Chair Janet Yellen, hinted last week at a liftoff in December, after nearly seven years of near-zero levels, if data supports the notion that the economy was strong enough to withstand an increase.
The attacks in Paris unfolded after markets closed in the United States on Friday.
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