Global stocks and the dollar held steady on Tuesday as trade talks between the United States and China continued into a second day, giving investors some reason to believe tensions between the world's two largest economies may be easing.

Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday as investors kept a wary eye on China-U.S. trade talks that could have a huge impact on the global economy. U.S. futures were flat and oil prices rose. A second day of talks was planned after U.

U.S. stocks are drifting higher on Monday as the world’s two largest economies begin talks on trade that could help avoid a r