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Australia shares set to open higher; NZ rises early

Australia share-index futures pointed to a higher open, with potential strength in mining and gold tied to underlying commodity prices. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller’s remarks eased U.S. rate-hike fears; NZ stocks were up early.

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Australian shares were expected to open higher on Friday, with potential gains in mining and gold stocks on the back of underlying commodity prices, while Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller's remarks eased U.S. rate hike fears among investors globally.The local share price index futures (Y…