Futures tied to Canada's main stock index fell on Monday as concerns of a global trade war persisted, while investors also eyed the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision later in the week.

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday as U.S. import tariffs sparked concerns over global economic growth, causing investors to shy away from riskier assets.

The economy in 2018 was much different than the one today, and so are the Fed's options for keeping it on track.