Premarket: Shares gain ahead of key U.S. earnings and data

News Snapshot:

Shares climbed worldwide and the U.S. dollar held gains on Tuesday as market participants entered a key week for US earnings, inflation data and trade talks in a relatively optimistic mood. Oil prices edged lower after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 50-day deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine to avoid energy sanctions. Trump signalled he was open to discussions on tariffs after his weekend threat to impose 30 per cent duties on the European Union and Mexico from Aug. 1. Japan is reportedly trying to schedule high-level talks with the U.S. this Friday. Market reaction to...