Australian stocks set for stronger open; NZ flat
Australian shares were likely to open
higher on Tuesday following signs of further cooperation on the
U.S.-China trade front, although caution persisted ahead of
high-level negotiations between Washington and Beijing later in
the week.
The local share price index futures rose 24 points
to 6,564.0, a 0.4-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200
index close. The benchmark rose 0.7% on Monday.
New Zealand’s benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was f
higher on Tuesday following signs of further cooperation on the
U.S.-China trade front, although caution persisted ahead of
high-level negotiations between Washington and Beijing later in
the week.
The local share price index futures rose 24 points
to 6,564.0, a 0.4-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200
index close. The benchmark rose 0.7% on Monday.
New Zealand’s benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was f
Posted by Reuters
