ASX to edge higher, oil rises

Australian shares are set to open slightly higher. Shares opened the trading week in New York modestly lower, with a focus on the US war against Iran and an accelerated pace of corporate results.

ASX 200 futures were up 48 points or 0.5 per cent to 9023 near 7am (AEST). The S&P 500 was 0.2 per cent lower as losses in communication services and health care offset gains in materials and financials.

Source: https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/asx-to-edge-higher-oil-rises-us-stocks-slip-20260421-p5zpkm