BEFORE THE BELL: U.S. futures are higher early Tuesday, with Dow +0.1%, S&P 500 +0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 +0.6%, as markets lean into a busy earnings week and steady macro signals. 

📊 Risk sentiment is supported by strength in AI-linked names after Palantir reported record quarterly revenue of $1.41B (+70% y/y), while broader tech remains in focus ahead of major reports later in the week. 

🗓️ In the background, policy headlines are mildly supportive, with U.S. tariffs on India lowered to 18% and a House vote expected to end a partial government shutdown, even as payroll data has been delayed. 

🛢️ Cross-asset signals are calmer: gold is rebounding sharply after a steep selloff, trading near $4,930/oz, suggesting stabilization after heavy profit-taking, while oil is easing with Brent around $65.91 and WTI near $61.80 as U.S.–Iran tensions cool.