Australian shares are expected to push slightly higher at the open, despite another weak day on Wall Street.The local currency was trading at 70.2 US cents on Thursday.
A drop in oil prices dragged down the energy index , making it the worst performing S&P sector overnight. With first-quarter earnings season winding down, investors are looking for fresh catalysts such as US-China trade developments and economic data.
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