08:04 AM EDT, 08/06/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were cautiously higher ahead of Wednesday's opening bell as investors continued to monitor the current earnings season in a light day for economic data.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures were also 0.3% higher.

On the earnings front, McDonald's (MCD) reported pre-bell higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue. Walt Disney ( DIS ) posted stronger fiscal Q3 financial results and raised its 2025 earnings outlook.

Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.6% at $68.74 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.7% higher at $66.27 per barrel.

The Energy Information Administration's weekly petroleum status report is scheduled for release at 10:30 am ET.