Stock index futures were almost flat on Monday, as investors turned their attention to the U.S.-China trade talks expected to be held later in the day. S&P 500 futures (SPX) +0.1%, Nasdaq 100 futures (US100:IND) +0.

S&P 500 futures traded near the benchmark's record highs as talks provide a glimmer of hope for a US-China trade deal.

U.S. stock index futures were subdued on Monday as investors looked ahead to talks between the United States and China aimed at mending a trade rift that has rattled financial markets for much of the year.