India, April 22 -- The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the sell-off seen in the previous session.

Traders may look to pick up stocks at reduced levels following the steep drop seen on Monday, which came amid lingering trade war concerns and President Donald Trump's continued attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

The markets may also benefit from a positive reaction to some of the latest earnings news, with shares of 3M (MMM) surging by 5.3 percent in pre-market trading after the manufacturing conglomerate reported better than expected first quarter results.

Aircraft engine supplier GE Aerospace (GE) is also jumping by 4.5 percent in pre-m...