June 4 (Reuters) - Upbeat global sentiment following positive U.S. jobs report and a seeming end to the Italian political crisis are expected to help Australia shares begin the week on a higher note.
The local share price index futures YAPcm1 was up 0.6 percent, or 34 points to 6,029, a 38.6 point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark finished its previous session down 0.4 percent.
Financial markets in New Zealand were closed for a local holiday.