08:19 AM EST, 02/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were higher pre-bell Tuesday as traders returned from a long holiday weekend.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 0.2%, S&P 500 futures increased 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures were up 0.4%.

Oil prices were mixed, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.1% at $75.17 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude up 0.7% at $71.20 per barrel.

The Empire State manufacturing index, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is seen coming in at minus 1.9 in February after dropping to minus 12.6 in January, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

The housing market index, slated for 10 am ET, is seen coming in at 46.0 in February, compared with January's 47.0.