Australia shares likely to edge higher, NZ up
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Australian shares were set to rebound on Wednesday, supported by potential gains in miners on firmer copper prices, as investors focused on the central bank deputy governor's comments on the future monetary policy path.
The local share price index futures rose 0.4%, a 49.1-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark fell 0.3% on Tuesday.
New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index .NZ50 rose 0.2% in early trade.