08:33 AM EST, 11/12/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were higher pre-bell Wednesday as traders monitored a potential resolution to the US government funding impasse.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.6% higher.

Members of the House of Representatives are expected to vote Wednesday on a proposed measure to restore federal government funding, with President Donald Trump expected to sign it into law, according to media reports.

Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 1.2% at $64.35 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.3% lower at $60.25 per barrel.us