"Earnings Optimism Boosts Dow Futures Amid Middle-East Tensions and Tough Times for US Banks"

Dow futures rose amid Middle-East tensions as investors monitored US efforts to contain the Israel-Hamas conflict and prepared for a busy week of corporate earnings. Earnings reports from Goldman Sachs and Bank of America are due Tuesday, while updates from Tesla and Netflix are expected on Wednesday. Investors remain focused on the Middle East crisis and the potential for a full-blown regional conflict that could impact oil prices and global recession risks. Meanwhile, gold and bond prices fell, attracting investors seeking safe havens.