Investing.com - The Australian Stock Exchange is expected to open lower on Tuesday as investors eagerly anticipate the details of Tuesday evening's budget. The ASX's performance may also be affected as BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) failed second attempt to secure a deal with Anglo American PLC (LON:AAL)
In the United States, the primary focus is the imminent release of producer price data on Tuesday and consumer price data on Wednesday. These reports are expected to shed light on the future of US interest rates.
Several companies are in the spotlight today. The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC), AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH), and Nexgen Energy Ltd DRC (ASX:NXG) are set to release their earnings. ARN Media Ltd (ASX:A1N) and Grange Resources Ltd. (ASX:GRR) are holding their annual general meetings, and Unibail Rodamco Westfield (ASX:URW) is trading ex-dividend.
ASX 200 energy stocks, Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Karoon Gas Australia Ltd (ASX:KAR) could experience a positive session, following a significant rise in oil prices.
Shares of Fletcher Building Ltd (ASX:FBU) are deemed to be of fair value according to Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), despite the shares hitting a multi-year low on Monday following an unfavourable market update. Goldman has maintained its neutral rating with a reduced price target of $3.05 (previously $3.70).
Gold stocks including Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and Regis Resources Ltd (ASX:RRL), may face a challenging session on Tuesday following a significant drop in the gold price.
On the bond markets, 10-year rates were at 4.38% while 2-year rates were at 4.056%.