Asian markets finished trading on a positive note on Tuesday following a mixed performance in the previous session. Benchmarks in China and Hong Kong finished with decent gains, helped by strength in the tech sector.
Treasury officials are fronting Senate Estimates to answer questions about why action was not taken any earlier against PwC for leaking confidential information, while the Australian share market has begun its day relatively flat.
Qantas sees a record pre-tax profit this financial year on the back of strong demand for travel, and the Australian share market gains as US President Joe Biden hosts high-level talks to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debts of about $47.2 trillion.