U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher on Tuesday.
At around 03:40 a.m., Dow futures rose 24 points, indicating a positive open of more than 34 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both marginally higher.
Market focus is largely attuned to global trade developments, following President Donald Trump™s decision to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on imports from Brazil and Argentina.
The U.S. president suggested the move was necessary because Brazil and Argentina had been œpresiding over a massive devaluation of their currencies.
Source : CNBC
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