Early cues from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open higher. The U.S. economic calendar for this week is relatively quiet. In the Asian trading hours, oil prices rose about 1 percent as Saudi Arabia raised the price of its flagship crude.
Earnings from major corporates and the geopolitical situation might be of interest to investors on Tuesday. In the Asian session, Crude oil prices edged up slightly as EU foreign ministers agreed in principle to expand sanctions on Iran.
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for March might get the attention of investors today. Major corporate companies have scheduled their earnings results this week.
Earnings reports might get special attention on Friday. Early signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open lower. Asian shares finished lower, while European shares are trading in negative territory.
After a long weekend, investors might be a bit nervous about the Fed's monetary policy outlook this week and the FOMC Minutes to be released on Wednesday. Early signs from the U.