WASHINGTON -- US consumer confidence improves modestly in July, but Americans remain uneasy about their economic futures.

Stock futures are pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, putting major indexes on track to hit new record highs, as investors digest a slew of quarterly results from major companies.

The moves come after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit new all-time and closing highs during Monday’s trading session.

Investors are bracing for a barrage of earnings and economic reports this week and the Fed’s latest decision on rates, due out on Wednesday. Futures markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed will hold rates steady, despite Trump’s repeated urges to cut rates.

Futures tied to Canada's main stock index rose on Tuesday, tracking gains in gold and energy prices, while investors assessed corporate earnings and awaited trade deals with the U.S. ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline.

Australia’s world-leading rooftop solar boom has helped lead the nation’s top bourse to cut the middle of the day from its peak power hedging contract.

Investors will not be able to look away over the coming week as every single day could produce significant market-moving news.

President Donald Trump’s latest trade deal with the European Union is drawing sharp criticism from several leading economists, who argue that it will disproportionately harm American consumers and businesses.