- US index futures dipped ahead of big-tech earnings that investors will watch for insights into the effect of inflation and consumer spending as the federal reserve steps up policy tightening.

- After Monday's choppy gains, contracts on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 fell about 0.3%. Twitter rose slightly in premarket trading after Elon Musk agreed to buy the social media platform, though the share price remained below the offer price of $54.20. Treasury yields fell, and the dollar remained stable. Crude oil prices fluctuated.

- The prospect of slower economic growth combined with persistent inflation is causing a febrile mood in markets. The pandemic, supply-chain disruptions, Fed tightening, and Russia's grinding war in Ukraine are all risks. The highest relative cost of loss-protecting put contracts in two years reflects the search for portfolio buffers in the United States.

- Kremlin on EU Guidance on Roubles-For-Gas Scheme: We have a presidential decree in place, Gazprom in contact with European gas buyers.

- EU Energy Commissioner Simson: The sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia is expected very soon, the date is not confirmed.

- ECB's Kazaks: I prefer the first rate hike in July after APP ends at the start of the month.

- ECB's Kazaks: 2-3 rate hikes priced by markets are quite reasonable.