TSX futures edge up on higher gold prices

Futures for Canada's main stock index inched up on Tuesday, supported by firmer gold prices against the backdrop of global growth concerns.

Gold prices recovered to over $1,500 an ounce, following the previous session's steep fall.

September futures on the S&P/TSX index were up 0.13% at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Canada's manufacturing sales data is due at 08:30 a.m. ET

The Toronto Stock Exchange S&P/TSX composite index closed up 154.26 points, or 0.96 percent, at 16,304.05 on Monday.

Dow Jones Industrial Average e-mini futures were down 0.1% at 7:15 a.m. ET, while S&P 500 e-mini futures were down 0.08% and Nasdaq 100 e-mini futures were down 0.06%.