Feb 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to rise on Wednesday, with gains in energy stocks likely to boost the index as oil prices steady.
Investors are also awaiting developments on a possible U.S.-China trade deal after U.S. President Donald Trump's decision on Sunday to delay a tariff hike on Chinese goods.
The local share price index futures YAPcm1 rose 0.2 percent, a 9.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark fell 0.9 percent on Tuesday.
New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index .NZ50 fell 0.08 percent or 7.17 points to 9,315.96 in early trade.