Global markets were mixed with investors cautious even as Wall Street earnings and signs of a thaw in U.S.-China relations boosted sentiment.

Wall Street futures pointed higher: Dow futures were up 0.08 per cent, S&P futures rose 0.21 per cent and Nasdaq futures were 0.34 per cent higher at 4 a.m. ET.

TSX futures were in negative territory after Canada’s main stock market closed higher yesterday on a jump in oil prices.

On Wall Street, markets are watching earnings from Procter & Gamble Co. and General Dynamics Corp.

Sentiment was buoyed after the White House confirmed U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week during a tour through Asia as a tariff deadline looms.

“The announcement signals confidence that trade talks to be held in Malaysia between hi

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