This is CNBC’s live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets.

Asia-Pacific markets rose Tuesday, as investors assess the U.S.-China trade truce extension overnight which has allowed the world’s largest economies more room to negotiate a deal.

Investors will be keeping a close watch on Australian markets as the Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to slash cash rates later in the day.

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Tuesday.

Japan’s Nikkei 225